G · Atlanta Falcons
Dave Widell
Age 61 · 201 cm (6'7") · 143 kg · Born May 14, 1965 · Boston College
NFL career
1988
debut year
1998
last season
11
seasons
#79
jersey
College: Boston College
1988 NFL Draft
Rd 4
round
#94
overall pick
DAL
drafted by
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Retired
11-year career
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1988 NFL Draft · Round 4 class
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G peers of the era
Other Gs who debuted within five seasons of Dave Widell.
Born on May 14
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Mike Quick
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John Holt
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Skip Hamilton
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Reggie Collier
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