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|currentpositionplain=[[Defensive tackle]] |
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|birthdate={{Birth date and age|1987|09|11}} |
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|birthplace=Teaneck, New Jersey |
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|college=[[William & Mary Tribe football|William & Mary]] |
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* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2010}}–present) |
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* 2009 All-[[Colonial Athletic Association|CAA]] First-Team |
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'''Sean Lissemore''' (born September 11, 1987) is an [[American football]] [[defensive tackle]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] of the [[National Football League]]. He was drafted by the Cowboys in the 7th round of the [[2010 NFL Draft]].<ref name="cowboys2010draft">{{cite web|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/draft_picks_detail.cfm?id=F5F81EA4-AA69-6711-1EBD51028B08091B|title=Last Cowboys pick in 2010 NFL Draft|publisher=dallascowboys.com|date=2010-04-24|accessdate=2010-04-24}}</ref> He played [[college football]] at [[William & Mary Tribe football|William & Mary]] |
'''Sean Lissemore''' (born September 11, 1987) is an [[American football]] [[defensive tackle]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] of the [[National Football League]]. He was drafted by the Cowboys in the 7th round (234th overall) of the [[2010 NFL Draft]].<ref name="cowboys2010draft">{{cite web|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/draft_picks_detail.cfm?id=F5F81EA4-AA69-6711-1EBD51028B08091B|title=Last Cowboys pick in 2010 NFL Draft|publisher=dallascowboys.com|date=2010-04-24|accessdate=2010-04-24}}</ref> He played [[college football]] at [[William & Mary Tribe football|William & Mary]]. |
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==Early years== |
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Lissemore placed seventh in the state of New Jersey in 2005 at the NJSIAA NJ State wrestling tournament in the 215lbs weight class. |
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Lissemore attended [[Dumont High School]] in [[Dumont, New Jersey]] where he was a three year start, both at [[offensive guard]], [[defensive end]] and [[linebacker]]. As a senior, [[Twelfth grade|senior]], he handled [[kickoff]] duties, recored 120 total [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]], nine [[Quarterback sack|sacks]] and one [[interception]] in his senior season. For his performance, he was selected to the First-team All-league as a linebacker and All-North Jersey Group 2, was invited to the Governor's Bowl and [[Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen]] All-Star game and earned honorable mention all-county honors. |
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While at Dumont, Lissemore was also a four-year [[Letterman (sports)|letterman]] and an all-league performer in [[track and field]] in the [[100 metres|100]] and [[200 metres]].<ref name="Trackfield">{{cite web |url=http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/04/track-wrestling-helped-sean-li.html |title=Track, wrestling helped Sean Lissemore on football field |work=[[Dallas Morning News|DallasNews.com]] |last=Archer |first=Todd |accessdate=February 11, 2011}}</ref><ref name="BigCat">{{cite web |url=http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2010/3/20/1383013/2010-scouting-report-sean |title=2010 Scouting Report: Sean Lissemore, DT, William & Mary |work=BigCatCountry.com |accessedate=February 11, 2011}}</ref> He also competed in [[shot put]].<ref name="Trackfield" /> He was also a three-year letter winner in [[Scholastic wrestling|wrestling]]<ref name="Trackfield" />, where he was an All-league performer and state medalist in the 215 pound weight class. |
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Outside of athletics, Lissemore was also a member of Captains for Tomorrows Children and the school's [[jazz band]] where he played the [[saxophone]]. |
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==College career== |
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Lissmore attended the [[College of William & Mary]] and [[Academic major|majored]] in [[kinesiology]]. As a true freshman, served as scout team defensive lineman. In 2006, as a freshamn, he recorded 33 tackles, 2.5 for a loss and one sack. In 2006, as a sophomore, he suffered a torn [[Glenoid labrum|shoulder labrum]] and started 10-of-11 games at defensive tackle, recording 43 tackles, two sacks, and four tackles-for-losses and one interception.<ref name="DallasNews">{{cite web|url=http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/04/cowboys-take-dt-sean-lissemore.html |title=Cowboys take DT Sean Lissemore in seventh round |last=Moore |first=David |work=[[Dallas Morning News|DallasNews]].com |accessdate=February 11, 2011}}</ref><ref name="BigCat" /> As a junior in 2008, Lissmore started all 11 games and recorded 51 tackles, 7.5 for losses and four sacks. On the season, he was the W&M QB Club Defensive Player of the Week twice (Towson/Richmond) and Special Teams Player of the Week once (New Hampshire). In 2009 as a senior, he served as a team captain, earned [[All-America]] honors from ''College Sporting News'' and Sports Network while also being selected to the All-[[Colonial Athletic Association|CAA]] First Team. For the season, he recored 66 tackles, 14 for losses, two interceptions all while starting 14 games. Also as a senior, he played in Texas at the Nation All-Star Game. |
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==Professional career== |
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At his Pro Day Lissemore recorded 36 reps 225 pounds.<ref name="DallasNews" /> In April, before the [[NFL Draft|draft]], he was invited to a private workout with the [[New York Giants]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bigblueview.com/2010/4/4/1392683/daily-nfl-draft-prospect-profile |title=Daily NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Sean Lissemore, DT, William & Mary |last=Valentine |first=Ed |work=BigBlueView.com |accessdate=February 11, 2011}}</ref> He was selected in the seventh round (234th overall) of the [[2010 NFL Draft]] by the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. |
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As a [[rookie]], Lissmore appeared in two games, making his NFL debut in week eight against the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] where he recorded three tackles and half of a sack. |
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*[http://www.nfl.com/draft/2010/profiles/sean-lissemore?id=1037896 2010 NFL Draft profile] |
* [http://www.nfl.com/draft/2010/profiles/sean-lissemore?id=1037896 2010 NFL Draft profile] |
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*[http://tribeathletics.com/files/fb/2010/graphics/lissemore.pdf William & Mary bio] |
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Sean Lissemore (born September 11, 1987) is an American football defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cowboys in the 7th round (234th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at William & Mary.
Early years
Lissemore attended Dumont High School in Dumont, New Jersey where he was a three year start, both at offensive guard, defensive end and linebacker. As a senior, senior, he handled kickoff duties, recored 120 total tackles, nine sacks and one interception in his senior season. For his performance, he was selected to the First-team All-league as a linebacker and All-North Jersey Group 2, was invited to the Governor's Bowl and Bergen All-Star game and earned honorable mention all-county honors.
While at Dumont, Lissemore was also a four-year letterman and an all-league performer in track and field in the 100 and 200 metres.[2][3] He also competed in shot put.[2] He was also a three-year letter winner in wrestling[2], where he was an All-league performer and state medalist in the 215 pound weight class.
Outside of athletics, Lissemore was also a member of Captains for Tomorrows Children and the school's jazz band where he played the saxophone.
College career
Lissmore attended the College of William & Mary and majored in kinesiology. As a true freshman, served as scout team defensive lineman. In 2006, as a freshamn, he recorded 33 tackles, 2.5 for a loss and one sack. In 2006, as a sophomore, he suffered a torn shoulder labrum and started 10-of-11 games at defensive tackle, recording 43 tackles, two sacks, and four tackles-for-losses and one interception.[4][3] As a junior in 2008, Lissmore started all 11 games and recorded 51 tackles, 7.5 for losses and four sacks. On the season, he was the W&M QB Club Defensive Player of the Week twice (Towson/Richmond) and Special Teams Player of the Week once (New Hampshire). In 2009 as a senior, he served as a team captain, earned All-America honors from College Sporting News and Sports Network while also being selected to the All-CAA First Team. For the season, he recored 66 tackles, 14 for losses, two interceptions all while starting 14 games. Also as a senior, he played in Texas at the Nation All-Star Game.
Professional career
At his Pro Day Lissemore recorded 36 reps 225 pounds.[4] In April, before the draft, he was invited to a private workout with the New York Giants.[5] He was selected in the seventh round (234th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
As a rookie, Lissmore appeared in two games, making his NFL debut in week eight against the Jacksonville Jaguars where he recorded three tackles and half of a sack.
References
- ^ "Last Cowboys pick in 2010 NFL Draft". dallascowboys.com. 2010-04-24. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
- ^ a b c Archer, Todd. "Track, wrestling helped Sean Lissemore on football field". DallasNews.com. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
- ^ a b "2010 Scouting Report: Sean Lissemore, DT, William & Mary". BigCatCountry.com.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|accessedate=ignored (help) - ^ a b Moore, David. "Cowboys take DT Sean Lissemore in seventh round". DallasNews.com. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
- ^ Valentine, Ed. "Daily NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Sean Lissemore, DT, William & Mary". BigBlueView.com. Retrieved February 11, 2011.