Ron Faurot

American football player (born 1962)

American football player
Ron Faurot
No. 74
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1962-01-27) January 27, 1962 (age 62)
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:262 lb (119 kg)
Career information
High school:L. D. Bell (Hurst, Texas)
College:Arkansas
NFL draft:1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15
Career history
  • New York Jets (1984–1985)
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Ronald Edward Faurot (born January 27, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for two seasons with the New York Jets in the National Football League (NFL).

Faurot was born in Wichita, Kansas and graduated from L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, Texas.[1] He then played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks,[2] where, as a senior, he was honored by United Press International as a first-team All-American.[3]

Faurot was selected by the Jets in the first round of the 1984 NFL draft with the 15th overall pick.[4] He appeared in 20 games for the Jets, over two seasons, recording two sacks.[1]

Faurot currently owns and manages Broncos Sports Bar and Grill in Hurst, Texas.

References

  1. ^ a b "Ron Faurot Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  2. ^ "Ron Faurot Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  3. ^ Dave Raffo (December 8, 1983). "Offensive Titans Nebraska, BYU Dominate UPI All-America". Tyrone Daily Herald. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ^ "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
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