Willie Drewrey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Willie Drewrey

American football player

Date of Birth: 28-Apr-1963

Place of Birth: Columbus, New Jersey, United States

Profession: American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Willie Drewrey

  • Willie Drewrey (born April 28, 1963 in Columbus section of Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey) is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver for nine seasons for the Houston Oilers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • Drewrey played high school football at Northern Burlington County Regional High School.
  • After graduating high school, Drewrey was an electrifying player for the Mountaineers in the early 80s.
  • He was an ace in the return game and a consistent slot receiver.
  • Drewrey found his niche on special teams at the end of his freshman season.
  • Coach Don Nehlen realized he had to get Willie more touches, giving him increased playing time at wide receiver as his career progressed.
  • Drewrey had a monster senior campaign, ranking 3rd in punt returns, 10th in punt return yardage, and 20th in all-purpose yards.
  • He would be named 1st team All-America that year.
  • In all, Drewrey collected 3,508 career all-purpose yards and 9 touchdowns.
  • He still holds the school record for career punt return yardage 1,191.
  • His special teams capabilities earned him a spot in the NFL for 9 seasons with the Buccaneers (in their creamcicle uniforms) and the Oilers (now the Titans).

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