Robert Tate (born October 19, 1973) is a retired
American football
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cornerback
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and
return specialist
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. Tate played nine seasons of professional football in the
National Football League
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with the
Minnesota Vikings
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,
Baltimore Ravens
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and the
Arizona Cardinals
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. Tate played in college for the
University of Cincinnati
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. Originally a
wide receiver, he was converted to defensive back upon entering the NFL. Tate played at Cincinnati with notable NFL players
Artrell Hawkins
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Hawk ...
,
Sam Garnes
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He was selected by the New York Giants in the 5th round of the 1997 NFL Draft. A nativ ...
and
Jason Fabini
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.
American football cornerbacks
American football return specialists
Cincinnati Bearcats football players
Minnesota Vikings players
Baltimore Ravens players
Arizona Cardinals players
1973 births
Living people
Players of American football from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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