Tommy Maddox was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and played his high school football at L. D. Bell (Hurst, Texas). From there his career ran through college football at UCLA and the 1992 NFL Draft, where the Denver Broncos took him in the first round, and it eventually earned him a Super Bowl ring (Super Bowl XL).
Born in Shreveport and raised in Texas, Maddox was a 1992 first-round pick out of UCLA, the 2001 XFL MVP and champion, the 2002 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, and earned a Super Bowl XL ring with Pittsburgh.
He was selected in the 1st round (No. 25 overall) of the 1992 NFL Draft. His professional career included 8 teams: Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons, New Jersey Red Dogs and Los Angeles Xtreme and others.
Career highlights
- Super Bowl champion (XL)
- NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2002)
- XFL champion (2001)
- XFL Most Valuable Player (2001)
Honors as listed in Tommy Maddox's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- Denver Broncos (1992–1993)
- Los Angeles Rams (1994)
- New York Giants (1995)
- Atlanta Falcons (1997)
- New Jersey Red Dogs (2000)
- Los Angeles Xtreme (2001)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (2001–2005)
- Philadelphia Soul (2006)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Tommy Maddox go to?
Tommy Maddox played high school football at L. D. Bell (Hurst, Texas). He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Is Tommy Maddox from Shreveport?
Yes. Tommy Maddox was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Where did Tommy Maddox play college football?
Tommy Maddox played college football at UCLA.
When was Tommy Maddox drafted?
Tommy Maddox was drafted in the 1st round, No. 25 overall, of the 1992 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.
What pro teams did Tommy Maddox play for?
Tommy Maddox's pro teams include Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons, New Jersey Red Dogs, Los Angeles Xtreme, Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Soul.
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