Dion Adrian Lambert (born February 12, 1969) is an American former professional

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who played three seasons in the

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(NFL) with the

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and

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. He was selected by the Patriots in the fourth round of the

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after playing

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at the

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. Lambert was also a member of the

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of the

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(WLAF).

Early life and college

Dion Adrian Lambert was born on February 12, 1969, in Lake View Terrace, California. He attended John F. Kennedy High School in

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. Lambert played

for the

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of the

. He was on the Bruins' freshman team in 1987. He was a four-year

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from 1988 to 1991. He made one interception in 1989 and one interception in 1990.

Professional career

Lambert was selected by the

in the fourth round, with the 90th overall pick, of the

. He officially signed with the team on July 25. He played in all 16 games for the Patriots in 1992, recording 23 tackles, one sack, and one fumble recovery. Lambert appeared in 14 games, starting four, during the 1993 season, totaling 28 tackles, one interception, and one fumble recovery. He was released by the Patriots on August 28, 1994. Lambert signed with the

on December 20, 1994. He played in one game, a start, for the Seahawks in 1994, recording five solo tackles and one assisted tackle. He was released on September 6, 1995. Lambert was a member of the

of the

(WLAF) in 1997.

Personal life

Lambert was later a

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coach.

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