Louis Cheek
{{Short description|American football player (born 1964)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Louis Cheek
| number = 77, 72, 75, 78
| position = Offensive tackle
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1964|10|6|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Galveston, Texas, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 6
| weight_lb = 295
| high_school = Fairfield (TX)
| college = Texas A&M
| draftyear = 1988
| draftround = 8
| draftpick = 220
| pastteams =
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|1988|1989}})
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|1990}})
- Philadelphia Eagles (1990)
- Green Bay Packers ({{NFL Year|1991}})
| highlights =
- Third-team All-American (1987)
- 2× First-team All-SWC (1986, 1987)
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 45
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 = 11
| pfr = CheeLo20
}}
Louis Ray Cheek, Jr. (born October 6, 1964) is an American former professional football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and Green Bay Packers. He played college football at Texas A&M University and was selected by the Dolphins in the eighth round of the 1988 NFL draft.
Early life
Cheek attended Fairfield High School. He lettered in football and track. He competed in rodeos until his sophomore season.
He accepted a football scholarship from Texas A&M University. He became a four-year starter at left tackle, while helping the team win three Southwest Conference championships (1985-1987).
Professional career
=Miami Dolphins=
Cheek was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 8th round (220th overall) of the 1988 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=1988 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1988/draft.htm |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} As a rookie, he appeared in 15 games as a backup left tackle.
In 1989, he appeared in 13 games with one start at right tackle in place of an injured Jon Giesler. In his only start, he faced future pro football hall of famer Bruce Smith and held him sackless.
=Dallas Cowboys=
On March 29, 1990, the Dallas Cowboys signed Cheek as a Plan B free agent. He appeared in 4 games as a backup offensive tackle. He was released on December 10.{{cite web| url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1990-12-11-1990345099-story.html | title=Transactions | publisher=The Baltimore Sun | date=December 11, 1990 | access-date=February 15, 2023}}
=Philadelphia Eagles=
On December 12, 1990, he was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles.{{cite web| url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1990-12-13-1990347009-story.html | title=Transactions | publisher=The Baltimore Sun | date=December 13, 1990 | access-date=February 15, 2023}} He appeared in one game with one start.
=Green Bay Packers=
On March 29, 1991, he was signed as free agent by the Green Bay Packers.{{cite web| url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1991-03-30-1991089048-story.html | title=Transactions | publisher=The Baltimore Sun | date=March 30, 1991 | access-date=February 15, 2023}} August 28, he was placed on the injured reserve list.{{cite web| url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1991-08-28-1991240045-story.html | title=Transactions | publisher=The Baltimore Sun | date=August 29, 1991 | access-date=February 15, 2023}} On September 24, he was activated from the injured reserve list.{{cite web| url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1991-09-25-1991268194-story.html | title=Transactions | publisher=The Baltimore Sun | date=September 25, 1991 | access-date=February 15, 2023}} He appeared in 12 games with 9 starts at left tackle. On August 31, 1992, he was released.{{cite web| url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1992-09-01-1992245077-story.html | title=Transactions | publisher=The Baltimore Sun | date=September 1, 1992 | access-date=February 15, 2023}}
References
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Category:Players of American football from Galveston, Texas
Category:American football offensive tackles
Category:Texas A&M Aggies football players
Category:Miami Dolphins players
Category:Dallas Cowboys players