Todd Lowber (born January 26, 1982) is an American former professional

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. He most recently played for the

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of the

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(CFL). He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2007. He has also been a member of the

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, and

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. He earned a

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as a member of the Giants'

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. He did not play

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but is a former

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player and

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champion. Lowber grew up in

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and attended Delran High School.

College career

Lowber played basketball for two seasons at

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as a

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and won the 2006

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men's high jump. Prior to transferring to Ramapo, Lowber played two seasons for Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.

Professional football career

Minnesota Vikings

On April 18, 2007, Lowber signed a three-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings. They signed Lowber after their scout attended a combine that was set up by New Jersey sports attorney Jim Ulrich. Prior to signing with the Vikings, Lowber had no previous

experience. Lowber was waived on August 27, 2007.

New York Giants

He was signed to the New York Giants practice squad in September 2007. He was released by the team on June 23, 2008.

Toronto Argonauts (first stint)

Lowber was signed to the practice roster of the CFL's

on July 22, 2008.

Dallas Cowboys

Shortly after signing with the Argonauts, Lowber was signed by the

on July 28, 2008. His attempt to make the Cowboys was chronicled on the

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series '' Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys''. On August 30, Lowber was waived from the Cowboys during final cuts.

Miami Dolphins

Lowber was signed to the

of the

on November 10, 2008. After finishing the season on the practice squad, he was re-signed by the Dolphins on January 5, 2009. He was waived on June 1, 2009.

Toronto Argonauts (second stint)

Lowber re-signed with the Argonauts on June 7, 2009. On June 14, 2009, Lowber suffered a concussion after being hit by Chris Jennings and Doug Goldsby of the

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while returning a kick in the team's first pre-season game. Lowber lay on the field for 15 minutes before getting carted away. He was released on June 23, 2009.

Toronto Argonauts (third stint)

On April 21, 2011, Lowber re-signed with the Argonauts. He was later released on June 20, 2011.

References

External links

Toronto Argonauts bioMiami Dolphins bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lowber, Todd 1982 births Living people American men's basketball players Point guards Shooting guards Players of American football from Burlington County, New Jersey Players of American football from Camden, New Jersey Ramapo Roadrunners men's basketball players Stockton Ospreys men's basketball players American football wide receivers Canadian football wide receivers Minnesota Vikings players New York Giants players Toronto Argonauts players Dallas Cowboys players Miami Dolphins players Delran High School alumni People from Delran Township, New Jersey Players of Canadian football from New Jersey