![]() ![]() In Super Bowl XXVII, he nearly set the record for the longest fumble return in Super Bowl history (64 yards). In the postseason, he was one of the defense's best players, tying for the team lead with two tackles for losses and leading the team with three forced fumbles. Playing mainly as a defensive right tackle in passing situations, he finished the regular season with 19 quarterback pressures (tied for second on the team) and four passes deflected (led the team). In his second season, he blossomed into a key player in the Cowboys' defensive line rotation and his teammates nicknamed him "Big Cat" in reference to his agility. After entering the league at 6'6" and 260 pounds, by the end of his rookie year, he had put on 16 more pounds. He was re-activated on November 21 and played as a reserve defensive tackle during the last five games of the season and in the playoffs. As a rookie, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a lower back problem on August 27. Lett was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 1991 NFL Draft. He earned All-NAIA District 10 recognition as a senior and finished second in the team in sacks (4), but pro scouts lost interest when he missed his first three games with a right knee injury and wasn't invited to any senior All-Star games or the NFL Scouting Combine. After leading the team in pass deflections (10) and blocked kicks (two) and finishing second in tackles (83) and sacks (5), he received honorable mention NAIA All-America, All-NAIA District 10 and All-CSIC honors.ĭuring his two years at Emporia, the defense held opponents to 4.1 yards-per-play and 3.1 yards-per-carry. He was set to move to New Mexico State University, but after having problems with his transfer credits, he accepted a partial scholarship offer from Emporia State University in Kansas.Īs a junior in 1989, he helped the team win the Central States Intercollegiate Conference (CSIC) title and reach their first NAIA Football National Championship game. He received a scholarship from Auburn University, but after a low score in the ACT, he had to play two seasons at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi, compiling 141 tackles, 10 sacks, nine pass deflections and three fumble recoveries. Lett attended Fairhope High School where he lettered in football and basketball. ![]()
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