Edward Lamar Simmons (born December 31, 1963 in
French Camp, California
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) is a former
American football
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offensive tackle who played his entire 11-year career with the
Washington Redskins
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from 1987 to 1997 in the
National Football League
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. He played
college football at
Eastern Washington University and was
drafted in the sixth round of the
1987 NFL Draft.
1963 births
Living people
American football offensive tackles
Eastern Washington Eagles football players
People from French Camp, California
Players of American football from California
Washington Redskins players
Ed Block Courage Award recipients
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