Lemuel Stinson
Number32
PositionCornerback
Birth dateMay 10, 1966 (age 60)
Birth placeHouston, Texas, U.S.
Height5 ft
Height in9
Weight lb159
High schoolWorthing (Houston)
CollegeTexas Tech
Draftyear1988
Draftround6
Draftpick161
Pastteams
Statlabel 1Interceptions
Statvalue 116
Statlabel 2INT return yards
Statvalue 2240
Statlabel 3Touchdowns
Statvalue 32
PfrStinLe20

Lemuel Dale Stinson (born May 10, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Stinson was born in Houston, Texas, where he graduated from Worthing High School. Stinson played in the NFL for six seasons, from 1988 to 1993.[1] He played college football at Texas Tech University for three seasons (1984, 85, 87) as a receiver and cornerback.[2] While at Texas Tech, he also competed in track and field as a hurdler.[3]

Stinson was selected in the sixth round of the 1988 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears, where he played until briefly joining the Atlanta Falcons in 1993, his final season.[4]

While at Texas Tech, he became a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Players: Lemuel Stinson". NFL.com. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Lemuel Stinson". Sports Reference/College Football. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  3. ^ "1988 Outdoor Track Results by Meet". Texas Tech Track and Field. Archived from the original on 22 November 2008. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  4. ^ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  5. ^ "Brother Lemuel Stinson..."MR. LEMONHEAD"". Sphinx. 76 (3): 13. Fall 1990. Retrieved 3 August 2016.