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Andre Maddox
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Born: (1982-10-08) October 8, 1982 (age 42)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Career information
CFL status American
Position(s) Linebacker/S
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 206 lb (93 kg)
College North Carolina State
NFL draft 2005 / Round: 5 / Pick: 161
Career history
As player
2005, 2006* New York Jets
2007* Minnesota Vikings
2008 Toronto Argonauts
*Offseason and/or practice roster only
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-ACC (2003)
Career stats
  • Playing stats at NFL.com

Andre Maddox (born October 8, 1982) is an American former football defensive back.

Professional career

Maddox was selected in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL draft by the New York Jets with the 161st overall pick. He was reunited with college teammate Jerricho Cotchery, who had been drafted by the Jets the previous year. However, he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in training camp his rookie year. Maddox was released by the team on September 2, 2006, following training camp, and was later added to the Jets' practice squad on December 13.

He signed with the Minnesota Vikings and was allocated to play for the Rhein Fire of NFL Europa. On April 3, 2008, Maddox signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

Personal life

He spoke at the funeral for his longtime friend and high school teammate, Sean Taylor.

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