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{{Short description|American football player (born 1978)}}
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| name = Omare Lowe
|currentteam=Jacksonville Jaguars
| image = Omare Lowe.jpg
|currentnumber=26
| image_size = 200
|currentpositionplain=[[Cornerback]]
| caption = Lowe with the Dolphins in 2002
|birthdate={{birth date and age|1978|4|20}}
| number = 24, 26, 23, 21
|birthplace=Seattle, Washington
| position = [[Cornerback]]
|heightft=6
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1978|4|20}}
|heightin=1
| birth_place = [[Maple Valley, Washington|Maple Valley]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], U.S.
|weight=195
| high_school = [[Tahoma Senior High School|Tahoma HS (Maple Valley)]]
|debutyear=2002
| height_ft = 6
|debutteam=Miami Dolphins
| height_in = 1
|college=[[Washington Huskies football|Washington]]
| weight_lbs = 195
|draftyear=2002
| college = [[Washington Huskies football|Washington]]
|draftround=5
| draftyear = 2002
|draftpick=161
| draftround = 5
|pastteams=<nowiki></nowiki>
| draftpick = 161
* [[Miami Dolphins]] (2002)
| pastteams =
* [[Tennessee Titans]] (2003)*
* [[New York Jets]] (2003)
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2002}})
* [[Minnesota Vikings]] (2004)
* [[Tennessee Titans]] ({{NFL Year|2003}})*
* [[Washington Redskins]] (2004)*
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2003}})
* [[New England Patriots]] (2004)
* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|2004}})
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] (2005)*
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2004}})*
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2004}})
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] (2005-2007)
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] (2008)*
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2005}})*
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2005|2007}})
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] (2008-present)
* Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2008}})*
:<small>*Offseason and/or practice squad member only</small>
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2008}})
|status=Active
| highlights =
|nfl=LOW328771
* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XXXIX|XXXIX]])
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statvalue1 = 50
| statlabel2 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
| statvalue2 = 1
| statlabel3 = [[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
| statvalue3 = 1
| statlabel4 = [[Pass deflections]]
| statvalue4 = 1
| pfr = LoweOm20
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'''Omare Lowe''' (born [[April 20]], [[1978]] in {{city-state|Seattle|Washington}}) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] for the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] of the [[National Football League]]. He was drafted by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in the fifth round of the [[2002 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Washington Huskies football|Washington]].


'''Omare Gerald Lowe''' (born April 20, 1978) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[cornerback]]. He was drafted by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in the fifth round of the [[2002 NFL draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Washington Huskies football|Washington]].
Lowe has also been a member of the [[Tennessee Titans]], [[New York Jets]], [[Minnesota Vikings]], [[Washington Redskins]], [[New England Patriots]], [[Seattle Seahawks]] and [[Atlanta Falcons]].


Lowe was also a member of the [[Tennessee Titans]], [[New York Jets]], [[Minnesota Vikings]], [[Washington Redskins]], [[New England Patriots]], [[Seattle Seahawks]] and [[Atlanta Falcons]].
==Early years==

Lowe attended [[Tahoma Senior High School|Tahoma High School]] in [[Maple Valley, Washington]] where he [[Varsity letter|lettered]] in [[basketball]], [[Athletics (track and field)|track]], and [[High school football|football]]. He was a part of the state championship 1,600-meter relay team at the 1997 state high school track championships as a senior. Lowe was an option [[quarterback]] in high school where he rushed for over 900 yards and 15 scores and played defense in two games.
==Early life==
Lowe attended [[Tahoma Senior High School|Tahoma High School]] in [[Maple Valley, Washington]] where he [[Varsity letter|lettered]] in [[basketball]], [[Track and field|track]], and [[High school football|football]]. Lowe was a state champion in both 110hh and 300 hurdles and was a member of the state champion 1,600-meter relay team at the 1997 state high school track championships as a senior. Lowe was an option [[quarterback]] in high school where he rushed for over 900 yards and 15 scores and played defense in one game.


==College career==
==College career==
Recruited by the University of Washington, Lowe was [[Redshirted]] the entire 1997 season. In 1998 he played in nine games recording ten tackles, three pass deflections, one forced fumble, and one interception. For the 1999 season Lowe was a backup [[cornerback]] and recorded 20 tackles, three pass deflections, and one interception. Lowe's best season would be in 2000 when he started in every game as the strong side cornerback and recorded 30 tackles, two interceptions, and nine pass deflections. Lowe's last season as a Husky was a great one when he recorded 40 tackles, two interceptions (one for a touchdown), and nine pass deflections.
Recruited by the University of Washington, Lowe was [[Redshirted]] the entire 1997 season. In 1998, he played in nine games recording ten tackles, three pass deflections, one forced fumble, and one interception. For the 1999 season Lowe was a backup [[cornerback]] and recorded 20 tackles, three pass deflections, and one interception. Lowe's best season would be in 2000 when he started in every game as the strong side cornerback and recorded 30 tackles, two interceptions, and nine pass deflections. Lowe's last season as a Husky was a great one when he recorded 40 tackles, two interceptions (one for a touchdown), and nine pass deflections.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==

===Miami Dolphins===
===Miami Dolphins===
Lowe was originally drafted by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in the 5th round of the [[2002 NFL Draft]], but would only play in one game. On September 1, 2003 he was released by the Dolphins.
Lowe was originally drafted by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in the fifth round of the [[2002 NFL draft]], but would only play in one game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2002 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002/draft.htm |access-date=2023-03-18 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 1, 2003, he was released by the Dolphins.


===Tennessee Titans===
===Tennessee Titans===
He was signed to the [[Tennessee Titans]] [[practice squad]] on September 3, 2003 and released September 22, 2003.
He was signed to the [[Tennessee Titans]] [[practice squad]] on September 3, 2003, and released September 22, 2003.


===New York Jets===
===New York Jets===
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===Atlanta Falcons===
===Atlanta Falcons===
The [[Atlanta Falcons]] claimed Lose off waivers on September 4, 2005 where he remained mainly as a special teams player and led the team with 16 special team tackles and had 4 tackles on defense. His first career start was against the [[Carolina Panthers]] in place of an injured player. Atlanta re-signed Lowe on March 13, 2006. He spent all of 2007 on injured reserve before being a free agent.
The [[Atlanta Falcons]] claimed Lowe off waivers on September 4, 2005, where he remained mainly as a special teams player and led the team with 16 special team tackles and had 4 tackles on defense. His first career start was against the [[Carolina Panthers]] in place of an injured player. Atlanta re-signed Lowe on March 13, 2006. He spent all of 2007 on injured reserve before being a free agent.


===Second stint with Seahawks===
===Second stint with Seahawks===
On April 7, 2008, Lowe signed a one-year, $605,000 contract with the Seahawks, re-joining the team after three seasons with the Falcons. The move also re-united Lowe with Seahawks assistant head coach [[Jim L. Mora]], who was the Falcons' head coach when the team signed Lowe in 2005.
On April 7, 2008, Lowe signed a one-year, $605,000 contract with the Seahawks, re-joining the team after three seasons with the Falcons. The move also re-united Lowe with Seahawks assistant head coach [[Jim L. Mora]], who was the Falcons' head coach when the team signed Lowe in 2005.

Lowe was released during the first round of cuts for the 2008 season after giving up a two-point conversion that turned out to be the deciding points in an 18-17 exhibition loss to the San Diego Chargers in the third week preseason game.<ref name=newstribune>[http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/story/461791.html "Special pain for Seahawks in roster moves"]. The News Tribune, August 27,2008</ref>


===Jacksonville Jaguars===
===Jacksonville Jaguars===
Lowe was signed by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] on September 24, 2008 after [[cornerback]] [[Scott Starks]] was placed on [[injured reserve]].
Lowe was signed by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] on September 24, 2008, after [[cornerback]] [[Scott Starks]] was placed on [[injured reserve]].


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://jaguars.com/Team/Player.aspx?id=2831 Jacksonville Jaguars bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080929115909/http://www.jaguars.com/Team/Player.aspx?id=2831 Jacksonville Jaguars bio]
*[http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=30811 New England Patriots bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20050305032913/http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=30811 New England Patriots bio]
*[http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/all_time/player/1182-omar-lowe New York Jets bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080203222517/http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/all_time/player/1182-omar-lowe New York Jets bio]


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[[Category:Atlanta Falcons players]]
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[[Category:People from Maple Valley, Washington]]
[[Category:Players of American football from King County, Washington]]

Latest revision as of 23:21, 27 October 2024

Omare Lowe
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Lowe with the Dolphins in 2002
No. 24, 26, 23, 21
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1978-04-20) April 20, 1978 (age 46)
Maple Valley, Washington, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Tahoma HS (Maple Valley)
College:Washington
NFL draft:2002 / round: 5 / pick: 161
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:50
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Omare Gerald Lowe (born April 20, 1978) is an American former professional football cornerback. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL draft. He played college football at Washington.

Lowe was also a member of the Tennessee Titans, New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons.

Early life

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Lowe attended Tahoma High School in Maple Valley, Washington where he lettered in basketball, track, and football. Lowe was a state champion in both 110hh and 300 hurdles and was a member of the state champion 1,600-meter relay team at the 1997 state high school track championships as a senior. Lowe was an option quarterback in high school where he rushed for over 900 yards and 15 scores and played defense in one game.

College career

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Recruited by the University of Washington, Lowe was Redshirted the entire 1997 season. In 1998, he played in nine games recording ten tackles, three pass deflections, one forced fumble, and one interception. For the 1999 season Lowe was a backup cornerback and recorded 20 tackles, three pass deflections, and one interception. Lowe's best season would be in 2000 when he started in every game as the strong side cornerback and recorded 30 tackles, two interceptions, and nine pass deflections. Lowe's last season as a Husky was a great one when he recorded 40 tackles, two interceptions (one for a touchdown), and nine pass deflections.

Professional career

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Miami Dolphins

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Lowe was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL draft, but would only play in one game.[1] On September 1, 2003, he was released by the Dolphins.

Tennessee Titans

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He was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad on September 3, 2003, and released September 22, 2003.

New York Jets

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He signed to New York Jets practice squad in October and signed to their active roster in November and finished the season with them.

Minnesota Vikings

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Lowe started the 2004 season on the Minnesota Vikings roster but was released after the first game.

Washington Redskins

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Lowe spent two days on the practice squad of the Washington Redskins before being released on November 11, 2004.

New England Patriots

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The New England Patriots signed Lowe to their practice squad on November 17, 2004. He was released on November 30 but re-signed December 1.

First stint with Seahawks

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Lowe signed with the Seattle Seahawks in 2005 but was released prior to the regular season.

Atlanta Falcons

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The Atlanta Falcons claimed Lowe off waivers on September 4, 2005, where he remained mainly as a special teams player and led the team with 16 special team tackles and had 4 tackles on defense. His first career start was against the Carolina Panthers in place of an injured player. Atlanta re-signed Lowe on March 13, 2006. He spent all of 2007 on injured reserve before being a free agent.

Second stint with Seahawks

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On April 7, 2008, Lowe signed a one-year, $605,000 contract with the Seahawks, re-joining the team after three seasons with the Falcons. The move also re-united Lowe with Seahawks assistant head coach Jim L. Mora, who was the Falcons' head coach when the team signed Lowe in 2005.

Jacksonville Jaguars

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Lowe was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 24, 2008, after cornerback Scott Starks was placed on injured reserve.

References

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  1. ^ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
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