Joseph G. Mickey (born November 29, 1970) is an American former professional

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in the

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(NFL) for the

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. He played

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at the

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Early years

Mickey attended

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, where he practiced football and basketball. In football as a tight end he was a four-year starter, making 70 career receptions for 1,623 yards and 31 career touchdowns. He also played

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as a two-way player, registering 98 tackles and 11 quarterback sacks as a senior. He was named a Super Prep All-American and received

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's Little All-City offensive player of the year award. He accepted a scholarship from the

. In the team's run-oriented offense he was used as a blocking tight end and became a starter as a junior. He caught 2

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passes in the 1991 Gator Bowl. He finished his college career with 32 receptions for 406 yards and three touchdowns.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles (first stint)

Mickey was selected by the

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in the seventh round (190th overall) of the

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, dropping after not being able to fully participate

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because of a personal problem. He was waived on August 30.

Dallas Cowboys

On August 31,

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, he was claimed off waivers by the

. He was the third-string tight end, played in 5 games as a blocker and was a part of the

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championship team. He was cut on April 29,

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Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

, he signed with the

. He was released on August 28, after being limited with a sprained knee and ankle.

Barcelona Dragons (WLAF)

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, he played for the

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of the

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, registering 20 receptions for 132 yards.

Personal life

After football, he owned an insurance agency. He founded the New Alternative Center of Oklahoma, that offered counseling for substance and domestic abuse.

References

External links

In the business of changing lives
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mickey, Joey 1970 births Living people Players of American football from Oklahoma City Oklahoma Sooners football players American football tight ends Dallas Cowboys players Barcelona Dragons (NFL Europe) players