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CLIFF AVRIL
Defensive End, Detroit Lions
No. 92
Age: 23
Height/weight: 6-3, 253
Born: April 8, 1986 Jacksonville, Fla.
Resides: Canton, Michigan
College: Purdue. Second Team All-Big Ten as a senior
Drafted: 3rd round (92nd overall) in 2008 by Detroit Lions
Years in NFL: 2nd
NFL Statistics: 2008: As a rookie, collected 5 sacks and forced 4 fumbles. Played in 15 games and started the final four.
NFL Honors: Sporting News Magazine All-Rookie Team, 2008.
Family: Single, no kids
PERSONAL FILES
Wackiest prank in training camp:
You know, I stayed low-key, they didn’t really catch me. I was kind of hiding. The craziest thing I saw was some of the guys got Icy Hot in their jocks.
Best QB I’ve faced:
Everyone in the league is good. Eli is one of the best.
Best O-Lineman I’ve faced:
Bryant McKinnie, the left tackle for the Vikings.
Best defensive player I’ve played with:
Anthony Spencer (LB) of the Cowboys. I played with him at Purdue.
Describe the biggest hit of your career:
It came this weekend against Washington. I hit Campbell, got my first sack, forced a fumble and we recovered.
Closest friends in football:
Dustin Keller (TE, Jets, Purdue), Stanford Keglar (LB, Titans), Anthony Spencer (LB, Cowboys).
Favorite foods:
Beef Burritos from Qdoba Mexican Grill.
Favorite movies:
“Bad Boys” and “Bad Boys 2.”
What’s in your iPod?
Mostly all Lil Wayne.
Superstitions:
Nah, I don’t believe in that stuff.
Best qualities for a person to have:
Patience.
My hero is:
My mother and father, Marie and Samuel.
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