Most defensive ends are relatively young, the oldest reaching their early 30's. This is because alot of pressure is put on their kness and they develop alot of chronic problems that limit their mobility and power.
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Gene Lipscomb, a defensive lineman for the Rams, Colts, and Steelers between 1953-1962, was known as Big Daddy. He lost his life to a heroin overdose at the age of 31 in 1963.
To be allowed to declare eligibility for the NFL draft, players are required to complete high school and three years of college. The youngest person to enter the NFL is Amobi Okoye, a defensive tackle for the Texans. He was the tenth pick overall for the 2007 draft, being only 19 years old. He came from Nigeria to the United States and tested into the 9th grade at age 12.
Lane Kiffin- coach of the Oakland Raiders before being fired midseason this year
The average age of the American colonists was 16 years old.
The average age for pilots during the battle of britain was 20