Warren Sapp

Warren Sapp (born December 19, 1972 in Orlando, Florida) is a professional football player for the NFL's Oakland Raiders. Sapp is known for his intense and aggressive defensive play, his swift and powerful tackling, and (when periodically substituted on offense) his ability to cast aside multiple defenders with ease.

Amidst marijuana allegations, drafted by Tampa Bay

After playing college football at the University of Miami, where he was a defensive standout, Sapp was drafted into the NFL by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 1995 draft (12th pick overall). Some felt Sapp would be drafted even higher, but his draft standing was damaged following allegations, just prior to the 1995 draft, that he had tested positive for marijuana on one or more occasions while at the University of Miami.

Related Topics:
College football - University of Miami - NFL - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 1995 - Marijuana

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Upon joining Tampa Bay, however, Sapp was almost immediately given the starting job at the position of right defensive tackle and finished his rookie season with 27 tackles and one interception.

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Sapp continued to be a prolific, intimidating tackler for the Buccaneers, tallying 51 tackles and nine sacks in 1996 and 58 tackles and 10.5 sacks in 1997. In 1997, Sapp was named to his first Pro Bowl. He has appeared in six consecutive Pro Bowls since, and Sapp has never been penalized for testing positive for any type of prohibited substance under the NFL's stringent substance abuce policy.

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1996 - 1997 - Pro Bowl

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