Robert E. Otto (born December 12, 1962) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers. He played college football at Idaho State University.
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||
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| Born: | (1962-12-16) December 16, 1962 (age 59) Sacramento, California | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||
| Weight: | 251 lb (114 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Foothill (CA) | ||
| College: | Idaho State | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1985 / Round: 9 / Pick: 248 | ||
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Otto attended Foothill High School, where he played tight end. He accepted a football scholarship from Idaho State University, where he was converted into a defensive end. He started a few games as a sophomore. He became a regular starter as a junior.
He registered 45 tackles (6 for loss) as a senior. He finished his college career with 145 tackles (21 for loss).
Otto was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the ninth round (248th overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft.[1]
In 1986, he signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys. He was released on September 1, 1986.[2] He was signed on September 23, to replace defensive end Jesse Baker.[3] He wasn't re-signed after the season.
On April 3, 1987, he signed as a free agent by the Seattle Seahawks.[4] He was placed on the injured reserve list on September 1, before being cut later in September.[5]
In September 1987, he signed as a free agent with the Houston Oilers. He was released on October 27.[6]
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