Daron Alcorn (born May 12, 1971) is a former

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who played eight seasons in the

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with the Portland Forest Dragons/Oklahoma Wranglers,

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and

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. He was drafted by the

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with the last selection in the

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, making him

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. He played

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at the

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and attended Mountain View High School in

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. Alcorn was also a member of the

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of the

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College career

Alcorn played for the

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from 1989 to 1992. He played punter as well as placekicker. He was named first-team All-

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in 1993.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Alcorn was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the final pick in the 1993 NFL Draft, earning the title of Mr. Irrelevant. He was released by the Buccaneers on August 16, 1993.

Frankfurt Galaxy

Alcorn played for the Frankfurt Galaxy during the 1995 season and the team won the

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Portland Forest Dragons/Oklahoma Wranglers

Alcorn played for the Portland Forest Dragons/Oklahoma Wranglers from 1997 to 2000. He earned Second Team All-Arena honors in 1997 and 1999. The Forest Dragons moved to Oklahoma in 2000.

San Jose SaberCats

Alcorn signed with the San Jose SaberCats on July 13, 2001. The SaberCats won ArenaBowl XVI against the

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on August 18, 2002. He was released by the SaberCats on December 22, 2003.

Las Vegas Gladiators

Alcorn was signed by the Las Vegas Gladiators on January 24, 2004. He was released by the Gladiators on February 26, 2004.

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Alcorn, Daron Living people 1971 births Players of American football from Washington (state) American football placekickers American football punters Akron Zips football players Frankfurt Galaxy players Portland Forest Dragons players Oklahoma Wranglers players San Jose SaberCats players Las Vegas Gladiators players Sportspeople from Vancouver, Washington