Zipp McCoy Duncan (born July 15, 1987) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2010. He played

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. Duncan was also a member of the

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and

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Early years

Duncan was born and raised in Magnolia, Kentucky. He is the son of Steve and Fonda Duncan. Duncan has three younger siblings Drey, Christian, and Christina Duncan. Zipp attended Elizabethtown High School in

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and graduated in 2005, along with

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teammates Brandon Deaderick and

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. Duncan played under his father Steve Duncan who was an assistant coach. Duncans father also coached at Ft. Knox, Lone Oak high school and Murray High School.

College career

Duncan played

at the

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. He played in 12 games as a tight end before switching over to the offensive line in 2007. As a senior in 2009, Duncan earned second-team All-SEC honors as a left tackle.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Duncan was signed by the

as an

following the

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on April 26, 2010. He was waived on August 28.

Present day

He is a football coach at Dublin Jerome High school in Dublin Ohio

References

External links

Philadelphia Eagles bio
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