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Travis Tucker, ’84, was the second Southern player to be drafted by the NFL’s Cleveland Browns. He was drafted as a tight end in the 11th round. He led the Browns’ special teams in 1986, with four forced fumbles and was voted Special Teams Player of 1986 by the Cleveland Touchdown Club. In 1987, he was voted Special Teams captain. A knee injury forced his early retirement in 1988. At Southern, he was a starter tight end from 1981 to 1984. He graduated as the all-time receiver with 92 receptions, 1642 yards and 24 touchdown catches. He averaged 17.8 yards per catch and a touchdown every 3.8 receptions. In 1984, he was selected to the NCAA Division II All-New England First Team, All-Divisions Third Team and All-East Coast Conference Team.