Dan Saleaumua
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||
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| Date of birth: | November 25, 1964 | ||||||
| Place of birth: | San Diego, California | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 315 lb (143 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | National City (CA) Sweetwater | ||||||
| College: | Arizona State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1987 / Round: 7 / Pick: 175 | ||||||
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| Sacks: | 35.5 |
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| Interceptions: | 3 |
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Raymond Daniel Saleaumua (born November 25, 1964) is a Samoan American former American football player in the National Football League. He played professionally for the Detroit Lions, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Seattle Seahawks.
Saleaumua was born in San Diego, California. He attended high school at Sweetwater High and attended college at Arizona State. He played Nose tackle, defensive tackle, and defensive end throughout his college and pro career.
Saleaumua played in the NFL for twelve seasons. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 7th round (175th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft. He played for the Detroit Lions for two years, 1987 and 1988.
He then played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1989 to 1996, and finally the Seattle Seahawks in 1997 and 1998. He played in the Pro Bowl in 1995. His fumble recovery record for the Kansas City Chiefs (17) still stands. He graduated from Arizona State in 1997.
Saleaumua was the volunteer defensive line coach in 2000 and 2001 for Desert Vista High School in Phoenix, Arizona. In January 2011, he led his team to a commanding 21-8 victory as head coach in the Polynesian All American Classic Bowl game in Los Angeles.
Saleaumua lives in Phoenix, Arizona and Kansas City, Missouri. He has been an entrepreneur and business owner since his NFL career. Saleaumua also holds youth sports camps and clinics in the Kansas City area and does group and private football training. He is the father of two grown sons.
Saleaumua is a tireless fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, and hosts many events throughout the year. Details can be found at www.saleaumua.com.
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