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{{Short description|American football player (born 1964)}}
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| name = Derek Tennell
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| high_school = [[West Covina High School|West Covina]]<br/>([[West Covina, California]])
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| college = [[UCLA Bruins football|UCLA]]
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* [[Seattle Seahawks]] (1987)*
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ([[1987 NFL season|1987]]-[[1989 NFL season|1989]])
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ([[1990 NFL season|1990]])*
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{NFL Year|1987|1989}})
* [[Detroit Lions]] ([[1991 NFL season|1991]])
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|1990}})*
* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ([[1992 NFL season|1992]])
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|1991}})
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ([[1992 NFL season|1992]])
* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|1992}})
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* [[Dallas Cowboys]] (1992)
* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ([[1993 NFL season|1993]])
* Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|1993}})
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* [[Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XXVII|XXVII]])
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*[[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XXVII|XXVII]])
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'''Derek Wayne Tennell''' (born February 12, 1964 in [[Los Angeles, California]]) is a former professional [[American football]] [[tight end]] in the [[National Football League]] for the [[Cleveland Browns]], [[Detroit Lions]], [[Dallas Cowboys]], and the [[Minnesota Vikings]]. He played [[college football]] for [[University of California, Los Angeles|UCLA]].
'''Derek Wayne Tennell''' (born February 12, 1964) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[tight end]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for the [[Cleveland Browns]], [[Detroit Lions]], [[Dallas Cowboys]], and [[Minnesota Vikings]]. He played [[college football]] at [[University of California, Los Angeles|UCLA]]. He won [[Super Bowl XXVII]] with Dallas.


==Early years==
==Early life==
Tennell attended [[West Covina High School]] where he practiced football, basketball and track. He accepted a scholarship from [[University of California, Los Angeles|UCLA]] and began his college career as a [[Fullback (gridiron football)|fullback]], before being converted into a [[tight end]] as a sophomore. He finished his college career as a three-year starter with 64 receptions for 608 yards and 3 [[touchdown]]s.
Tennell attended [[West Covina High School]] where he practiced football, [[basketball]] and track. In his senior year as a [[running back]], he registered 807 rushing yards and 7 [[touchdown]]s.

In [[basketball]], he averaged 19 points and 12.5 rebounds, while helping this team reach the Sierra League championship. In the [[440-yard dash]], he set the school record of 49.2 seconds.

==College career==
Tennell accepted a football scholarship from [[University of California, Los Angeles|UCLA]] and began his college career as a [[Fullback (gridiron football)|fullback]]. As a sophomore, he was converted into a [[tight end]]. He was named the starter and was fourth on the team with 20 receptions for 167 yards.

As a junior, he had 24 receptions (third on the team) for 252 yards (fourth on the team). As a senior, he posted 15 receptions for 152 yards and 3 [[touchdown]]s. He finished his college career as a three-year starter with 64 receptions for 602 yards and 3 [[touchdown]]s.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Seattle Seahawks===
===Seattle Seahawks===
Tennell was selected by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in the seventh round (185th overall) of the [[1987 NFL Draft]]. He was waived on September 8.
Tennell was selected by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in the seventh round (185th overall) of the [[1987 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1987 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1987/draft.htm |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was waived on September 8.


===Cleveland Browns===
===Cleveland Browns===
In [[1987 NFL season|1987]], after the players went on a strike on the third week of the season, those games were canceled (reducing the 16 game season to 15) and the [[NFL]] decided that the games would be played with replacement players. Tennell was signed to be a part of the [[Cleveland Browns]] replacement team. He ended up playing well in those games as the starter at [[tight end]] and was kept for the rest of the season, playing mainly as a backup and on [[special teams]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.nytimes.com/1987/10/20/sports/transactions-907087.html | title= Transactions | accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref> He played in the AFC title game in [[1987 NFL season|1987]] and [[1989 NFL season|1989]].
In [[1987 NFL season|1987]], after the players went on a strike on the third week of the season, those games were canceled (reducing the 16-game season to 15) and the [[NFL]] decided that the games would be played with replacement players. Tennell was signed to be a part of the [[Cleveland Browns]] replacement team. He ended up playing well in those games as the starter at [[tight end]] and was kept for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/1987/10/20/sports/transactions-907087.html | title= Transactions | work= The New York Times | date= October 20, 1987 | access-date=January 7, 2018}}</ref> He was the backup to [[Ozzie Newsome]] and played mainly on [[special teams]].

In [[1988 NFL season|1988]], he started 3 games, registering 9 receptions for 88 yards and one [[touchdown]]. He was released on December 11, [[1989 NFL season|1989]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=799&dat=19891213&id=u5VTAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_ocDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3502,3019720&hl=en | title= Browns waive Tennell | access-date=January 7, 2018}}</ref>


===San Francisco 49ers===
===San Francisco 49ers===
In [[1990 NFL season|1990]], he was cut by the [[San Francisco 49ers]] before the start of the season.
In [[1990 NFL season|1990]], he was signed by the [[San Francisco 49ers]] and was cut on August 31.


===Detroit Lions===
===Detroit Lions===
On April 26, [[1991 NFL season|1991]], he was signed as a [[free agent]] by the [[Detroit Lions]], before being released on August 26.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1991-08-27/sports/1991239090_1_wr-ol-mike-rb-mike | title= NFL Transactions | accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref> He was later re-signed and played in the NFC title game against the [[Washington Redskins]]. He was cut on August 31, [[1992 NFL season|1992]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1992-09-01/sports/1992245077_1_braves-diego-padres-red-sox | title= NFL Transactions | accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref>
On April 26, [[1991 NFL season|1991]], he was signed as a [[free agent]] by the [[Detroit Lions]], before being released on August 26.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1991-08-27-1991239090-story.html | title= NFL Transactions | access-date=January 7, 2018}}</ref> He was later re-signed after the season opener and played in the NFC title game against the [[Washington Redskins]]. He was cut on August 31, [[1992 NFL season|1992]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1992-09-01-1992245077-story.html | title= NFL Transactions | access-date=January 7, 2018}}</ref>


===Minnesota Vikings (first stint)===
===Minnesota Vikings (first stint)===
On September 28, [[1992 NFL season|1992]], he was signed as a [[free agent]] by the [[Minnesota Vikings]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1992-09-29/sports/1992273131_1_cincinnati-bengals-philadelphia-eagles-hockey-league | title= NFL Transactions | accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref>
On September 28, [[1992 NFL season|1992]], he was signed as a [[free agent]] by the [[Minnesota Vikings]], after starter [[Mike Tice]] suffered an injury.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1992-09-29-1992273131-story.html | title=NFL Transactions | access-date=January 7, 2018 | archive-date=March 4, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304095145/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1992-09-29/sports/1992273131_1_cincinnati-bengals-philadelphia-eagles-hockey-league | url-status=live }}</ref> On November 3, he was cut after playing in 3 games.


===Dallas Cowboys===
===Dallas Cowboys===
A season-ending right knee injury to blocking tight end [[Alfredo Roberts]] prompted the Cowboys to sign Tennell as a [[free agent]] on December 29, [[1992 NFL season|1992]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1992-12-30/sports/1992365043_1_cincinnati-bengals-one-year-contract-lw | title= NFL Transactions | accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref> In the playoff 34-10 win against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], he scored a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://newsok.com/article/2418255 | title= Dallas' Unknown Soldiers Clipped Eagles | accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref>
On December 29, [[1992 NFL season|1992]], he was signed as a [[free agent]] to replace blocking tight end [[Alfredo Roberts]], who had suffered a season-ending right knee injury in the last game against the [[Chicago Bears]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://newsok.com/article/2416970/cowboys-sign-tennell? | title= Cowboys Sign Tennell | access-date=January 7, 2018}}</ref> In the playoff 34–10 win against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], he scored a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://newsok.com/article/2418255/dallas-unknown-soldiers-clipped-eagles? | title= Dallas' Unknown Soldiers Clipped Eagles | access-date=January 7, 2018}}</ref> He was a part of the [[Super Bowl XXVII]] winning team.


===Minnesota Vikings (second stint)===
===Minnesota Vikings (second stint)===
On April 21, [[1993 NFL season|1993]], he was signed as a [[free agent]] by the [[Minnesota Vikings]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1993-04-22/sports/1993112147_1_15-day-dl-60-day-dl-louis-cardinals | title= NFL Transactions | accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref>
On April 21, [[1993 NFL season|1993]], he was signed as a [[free agent]] by the [[Minnesota Vikings]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1993-04-22-1993112147-story.html | title= NFL Transactions | access-date=January 7, 2018}}</ref> He was released on August 22, [[1994 NFL season|1994]].


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-01-27-sp-1876-story.html Cowboy Tennell Thinks of Father : Former UCLA tight end has more than Super Bowl on his mind]


{{Seahawks1987DraftPicks}}
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{{Super Bowl XXVII}}
{{Super Bowl XXVII}}


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Latest revision as of 01:18, 10 December 2024

Derek Tennell
No. 81, 46, 89
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1964-02-12) February 12, 1964 (age 60)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:West Covina
(West Covina, California)
College:UCLA
NFL draft:1987 / round: 7 / pick: 185
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:40
Receiving yards:371
Touchdowns:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Derek Wayne Tennell (born February 12, 1964) is an American former professional football tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, and Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at UCLA. He won Super Bowl XXVII with Dallas.

Early life

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Tennell attended West Covina High School where he practiced football, basketball and track. In his senior year as a running back, he registered 807 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns.

In basketball, he averaged 19 points and 12.5 rebounds, while helping this team reach the Sierra League championship. In the 440-yard dash, he set the school record of 49.2 seconds.

College career

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Tennell accepted a football scholarship from UCLA and began his college career as a fullback. As a sophomore, he was converted into a tight end. He was named the starter and was fourth on the team with 20 receptions for 167 yards.

As a junior, he had 24 receptions (third on the team) for 252 yards (fourth on the team). As a senior, he posted 15 receptions for 152 yards and 3 touchdowns. He finished his college career as a three-year starter with 64 receptions for 602 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Professional career

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Seattle Seahawks

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Tennell was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round (185th overall) of the 1987 NFL draft.[1] He was waived on September 8.

Cleveland Browns

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In 1987, after the players went on a strike on the third week of the season, those games were canceled (reducing the 16-game season to 15) and the NFL decided that the games would be played with replacement players. Tennell was signed to be a part of the Cleveland Browns replacement team. He ended up playing well in those games as the starter at tight end and was kept for the rest of the season.[2] He was the backup to Ozzie Newsome and played mainly on special teams.

In 1988, he started 3 games, registering 9 receptions for 88 yards and one touchdown. He was released on December 11, 1989.[3]

San Francisco 49ers

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In 1990, he was signed by the San Francisco 49ers and was cut on August 31.

Detroit Lions

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On April 26, 1991, he was signed as a free agent by the Detroit Lions, before being released on August 26.[4] He was later re-signed after the season opener and played in the NFC title game against the Washington Redskins. He was cut on August 31, 1992.[5]

Minnesota Vikings (first stint)

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On September 28, 1992, he was signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Vikings, after starter Mike Tice suffered an injury.[6] On November 3, he was cut after playing in 3 games.

Dallas Cowboys

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On December 29, 1992, he was signed as a free agent to replace blocking tight end Alfredo Roberts, who had suffered a season-ending right knee injury in the last game against the Chicago Bears.[7] In the playoff 34–10 win against the Philadelphia Eagles, he scored a touchdown.[8] He was a part of the Super Bowl XXVII winning team.

Minnesota Vikings (second stint)

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On April 21, 1993, he was signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Vikings.[9] He was released on August 22, 1994.

References

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  1. ^ "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  2. ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. October 20, 1987. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  3. ^ "Browns waive Tennell". Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  4. ^ "NFL Transactions". Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  5. ^ "NFL Transactions". Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  6. ^ "NFL Transactions". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  7. ^ "Cowboys Sign Tennell". Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  8. ^ "Dallas' Unknown Soldiers Clipped Eagles". Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  9. ^ "NFL Transactions". Retrieved January 7, 2018.
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