Monreko Crittenden (March 14, 1980 - June 25, 2015
[ ]) was an
American football
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offensive lineman
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. He played for the
Alabama Vipers
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of
Arena Football League
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. He was signed by the
Baltimore Ravens
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as an
undrafted free agent
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in 2004. He played
college football
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Unlike most ...
at
Auburn
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* Auburn, New South Wales
* City of Auburn, the local government area
*Electoral district of Auburn
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. His untimely death was widely reported amongst Auburn fans late Thursday, June 25 and verified by news outlets the following day. Funeral service was held at St. Jude Church, Montgomery, Al, on July 3, 2015.
Crittenden also played for the
Montgomery Bears
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,
Columbus Lions
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and
Los Angeles Avengers
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History
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.
College career
Crittenden earned All-
Southeastern Conference
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honors as a three-year starter with the
Tigers
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.
Professional career
Baltimore Ravens
Crittenden declared himself eligible for the
2004 NFL Draft
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, but went undrafted. He signed as an unrestricted free agent on April 30, 2004, with the
Baltimore Ravens
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.
References
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1980 births
2015 deaths
Players of American football from Montgomery, Alabama
American football offensive guards
Auburn Tigers football players
Baltimore Ravens players
Montgomery Maulers players
Los Angeles Avengers players
Alabama Vipers players
Columbus Lions players