Melvin Tuten
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| Position: | Offensive lineman | ||||||
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| Born: | November 11, 1971 Washington, DC, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 320 lb (145 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Washington (DC) Wilson | ||||||
| College: | Syracuse | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1995 / Round: 3 / Pick: 69 | ||||||
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Melvin Eugene Tuten, Jr. (born November 11, 1971) is a former American football offensive lineman and coach. He was most recently the offensive line coach for the Marion Blue Racers of the Continental Indoor Football League.[1] He is also a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League, and Continental Indoor Football League.
Early life[edit]
He attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington D.C. where he lettered in football and basketball.
College career[edit]
He played college football at Syracuse where he was a tight end and lettered 3 times. During his senior year, he played for the 1994-1995 Syracuse Basketball team, playing in 4 games as a forward. He scored a total of 7 points and had 1 rebound.[2]
Professional career[edit]
Cincinnati Bengals[edit]
He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 1995 NFL Draft.[3] During his rookie season, he did see some action at tight end, where he caught 2 passes for 12 yards and 1 touchdown.[4] Games Played 32 Starts 9
Denver Broncos[edit]
In 1999, he signed with the Denver Broncos after 2 years off. He was released Games Played 2 Starts 0
Carolina Panthers[edit]
In 2000, he signed with the Carolina Panthers. He recovered the only fumble of his career while starting at right tackle in 2002. He was placed on the IR in 2003 with a knee injury, effectively ending his NFL career. Games Played 32 Starts 8
Marion Blue Racers[edit]
After several injuries, and lack of talented linemen, Tuten suited up for the final 4 games for the Blue Racers, who play in the Continental Indoor Football League. He started both of the team's playoff games.,[5] who finished the regular season 8-2 and lost the CIFL Championship Game to the Cincinnati Commandosa
Coaching career[edit]
He has helped out at Midwest Lineman Camp at Illinois Wesleyan[6]
Marion Blue Racers[edit]
He was named the lineman coach for the Marion Blue Racers for the 2011 season, and will return again in 2012[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Marion Blue Racers Coaches www.blueracersfootball.com
- ^ Tuten Basketball Stats www.orangehoops.org
- ^ "1995 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
- ^ Melvin Tuten Pro-Football Reference Profile www.pro-footballreference.com
- ^ Marion Blue Racers Game Participation Archived 2011-12-15 at the Wayback Machine www.ciflfootball.com
- ^ NFL Players who have helped at Lineman Camp Archived 2010-05-30 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Blue Racers Add to NFL Arsenal