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    Robert Ayers

    RobertAyers

    • Defensive End
    • Birthdate
      9/6/1985
    • College
      Tennessee
    • Draft Info
      2009: Rd 1, Pk 18 (DEN)
    • Birthplace
      Jersey City, NJ

    Stats

    • SOLO
      192
    • SACK
      35
    • FF
      9
    • INT
      0
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