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• Professional football tight end Leonard Pope plays for the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League.

  Pope missed the January 3, 2009, wild card game against the Atlanta Falcons with a knee injury, but returned to the team as they defeated the Carolina Panthers in the divisional round. He also recorded two catches in the January 18, 2009, NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles, to help the Cardinals reach Super Bowl XLIII.NFL.com: Leonard Pope

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: September 10, 1983Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Leonard Pope
  2. Birthplace: Americus, GeorgiaOfficial Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Leonard Pope
  3. Height: 6'8"Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Leonard Pope
  4. Weight: 258 lbsOfficial Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Leonard Pope
  5. Position: Tight end
  6. High schools: Americus High School, Hargrave Military AcademyOfficial Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Leonard Pope
  7. College: University of GeorgiaOfficial Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Leonard Pope
  8. Daughter: Cheryan McKay PopeOfficial Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Leonard Pope

• Football Career

  Prior to playing in the NFL, Pope played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs in the NCAA. He recorded 59 receptions for 994 yards and nine touchdowns, earning All-SEC honors. After college, Pope was selected 72nd overall in the 2006 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals.Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Leonard Pope

  Pope made his professional debut in 2006 with the Arizona Cardinals, playing in all 16 games and totaling 16 receptions for 161 yards. His numbers improved in 2007, when he totaled 23 catches for 238 yards and five touchdowns.NFL.com: Leonard Pope

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