Lorenzo Freeman

American football player (1964–2016)

American football player
Lorenzo Freeman
No. 68, 75
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1964-05-23)May 23, 1964
Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
Died:October 10, 2016(2016-10-10) (aged 52)
New Kensington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:Camden (NJ) Wilson
College:Pittsburgh
NFL draft:1987 / round: 4 / pick: 89
Career history
  • Green Bay Packers (1987)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (1987–1990)
  • New York Giants (1991)
  • Minnesota Vikings (1992)
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:2.5
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at PFR

Lorenzo Z. Freeman (May 23, 1964 – October 10, 2016) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) from Camden, New Jersey.

He was the 89th draft pick in the fourth round and selected by the Green Bay Packers in 1987.[1] He played five seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1987 to 1990 and the New York Giants in 1991.[2] He was later a coach for Plum High School.

Freeman was found dead on October 10, 2016.[3] He was 52.

References

  1. ^ "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  2. ^ Lorenzo Freeman. nfl.com
  3. ^ Obituary: Lorenzo Freeman / Former Steeler was football coach at Plum
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