Isaac Sowells (born May 4, 1982) is a former

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. He was selected by the

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in the fourth round of the

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. He played

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. Sowells was also a member of the

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, and

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Early life

Sowells attended

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in Louisville.

College career

Sowells played

for

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. He played in 27 games and was a general studies major.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Sowells was selected by the

in the fourth round (112th overall) in the

. Sowells was released by the Browns on September 4, 2009, as they made their final roster cuts.

Cincinnati Bengals

Sowells was signed by the

on June 1, 2010. He was waived on September 4.

Detroit Lions

On August 4, 2011, Sowells signed with the

, but was waived on August 21.

Personal life

Sowells resides in

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with his wife Latrese Sowells, his daughter Halani, and two sons Isaac Jr. and Keiyan. He is now a police officer with the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department and coaches football at Louisville Central High School.

References

External links

Cincinnati Bengals bio
1982 births Living people American football offensive guards Cleveland Browns players Cincinnati Bengals players Indiana Hoosiers football players Players of American football from Louisville, Kentucky Hartford Colonials players Detroit Lions players People from Strongsville, Ohio Players of American football from Cuyahoga County, Ohio Doss High School alumni {{Offensive-lineman-1980s-stub