Lee Vickers (born March 13, 1981) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2006. He played

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. Vickers was also a member of the

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and

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of the NFL, and the

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of the United Football League (UFL).

Early life

Vickers attended Athens High School in Alabama and was part of the team who went to the state playoffs three years in a row. It was there he was high school teammates with former

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quarterback

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. After graduation, he accepted a scholarship to Calhoun Community College to play baseball. He then transferred to the University of North Alabama to play football.

College career

Vickers played

where during his four-year career posted 67 tackles and 13.5 sacks. He majored in professional biology.

Professional career

First stint with Steelers

Vickers was originally signed by the

as a rookie free agent on May 9, 2006. However, he was later waived by the team.

Philadelphia Eagles

Vickers was picked up by the

on September 19, 2006. He spent a brief period on the active roster but never got any playing time and was waived.

Baltimore Ravens

Vickers was signed by the

as a free agent on September 26, 2007. He played in nine games making two receptions for four yards. He was released from the Ravens on August 12, 2008.

Second stint with Steelers

On August 16, 2008, Vickers re-signed with the Steelers and was released on August 30, 2008.

New York Giants

Vickers was signed by the

on March 4, 2009. He was waived on September 1.

Washington Redskins

On January 5, 2010, Vickers was signed to a reserve/future contract by the

Omaha Nighthawks

Vickers was signed by the

in 2010. He was re-signed by the team on July 15, 2011.

References

External links

Stats Crew profilePittsburgh Steelers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Vickers, Lee 1981 births Living people Sportspeople from Athens, Alabama Players of American football from Alabama American football tight ends North Alabama Lions football players Pittsburgh Steelers players Philadelphia Eagles players Baltimore Ravens players New York Giants players Washington Redskins players Omaha Nighthawks players