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Robert E. Otto (born December 12, 1962) is a former
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in the
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for the
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and
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. He played college football at
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.


Early years

Otto attended Foothill High School, where he played
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. He accepted a football scholarship from
Idaho State University , mottoeng = "The truth will set you free" , established = , former_names = Academy of Idaho(1901–1915)Idaho Technical Institute(1915–1927) University of Idaho—Southern Branch(1927–1947)Idaho Stat ...
, where he was converted into a
defensive end Defensive end (DE) is a defensive position in the sport of gridiron football. This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations over the years have substantially changed how the position is ...
. He started a few games as a sophomore. He became a regular starter as a junior. He registered 45 tackles (6 for loss) as a senior. He finished his college career with 145 tackles (21 for loss).


Professional career


Seattle Seahawks (first stint)

Otto was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the ninth round (248th overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft.


Dallas Cowboys

In
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, he signed as a
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with the
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. He was released on September 1,
1986 The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 **Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. **Spain and Portugal enter ...
. He was signed on September 23, to replace
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Jesse Baker. He wasn't re-signed after the season.


Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

On April 3,
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, he signed as a
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by the Seattle Seahawks. He was placed on the
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on September 1, before being cut later in September.


Houston Oilers

In September
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, he signed as a
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with the
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. He was released on October 27.


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Otto, Bob 1962 births living people American football defensive ends Dallas Cowboys players Houston Oilers players Idaho State Bengals football players Sportspeople from Pleasanton, California Players of American football from Alameda County, California Foothill High School (Pleasanton, California) alumni