Melvin Eugene Tuten, Jr. (born November 11, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League, and Continental Indoor Football League. After his playing career, he was an offensive line coach for the Marion Blue Racers of the Continental Indoor Football League.[1]
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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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Early life
editHe attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington D.C. where he lettered in football and basketball.
College career
editHe played college football for the Syracuse Orange 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
editCincinnati Bengals
editHe was selected 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
editIn 1999, he signed with the Denver Broncos after 2 years off. He was released Games Played 2 Starts 0
Carolina Panthers
editIn 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
editAfter 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
editHe has helped out at Midwest Lineman Camp at Illinois Wesleyan[6]
Marion Blue Racers
editHe 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 March 31, 2023.
- ^ 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