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| Date of birth | (1973-10-19) October 19, 1973 (age 51) |
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| Place of birth | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| US college | Cincinnati |
| NFL draft | 1997 / round: 6 / pick: 183 |
| Drafted by | Vikings |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1997–2001 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 2002 | Baltimore Ravens |
| 2004–2006 | Arizona Cardinals |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
| Total tackles | 222 |
| Forced fumbles | 4 |
| Fumble recoveries | 1 |
| Interceptions | 5 |
| Return yards | 1,222 |
| Return touchdowns | 1 |
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Robert Tate (born October 19, 1973) is a former American football cornerback and return specialist. He was selected in the sixth round of the 1997 NFL draft. Tate played nine seasons of professional football in the National Football League (NFL) with the Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens and Arizona Cardinals. Tate played in college for the University of Cincinnati. Originally a wide receiver, he was converted to defensive back upon entering the NFL. Tate played at Cincinnati with notable NFL players Artrell Hawkins, Sam Garnes, and Jason Fabini.
References
- "1997 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
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