Dexter Manley – Net Worth, Salary, Career Earnings, College, Family, Bio

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Dexter Manley Biography and Early Life

Dexter Manley is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on February 2, 1959 in Houston, Texas, United States and he was raised there by his parents. While growing up, Manley always had an interest in football and his career as a football player began in his High School days.

Football Career

Dexter Manley was drafted by the Washington Redskins in 1981 and he went on to play for them for nine seasons. During his career with them, he won two super bowl titles and was a pro bowler in 1986 when he recorded a record 18.5 sacks.

In 1989, he failed his third drug test. He later went on to play for the Phoenix Cardinals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After failing his fourth drug test, he retired from professional football on December 12, 1991.

Manley played for two seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1992 and 1993 after being banned from the NFL. In 1995, Manley was convicted for cocaine possession and was sentenced to four years imprisonment of which he served two.

In 2002, he was named as of the 70 Greatest Redskins of All Time and he is also a member of the Washington Redskins Ring of Fame. Dexter Manley also played college football at Oklahoma State University and it was there that his football career began.

Dexter Manley College and High School

Dexter Manley attended Oklahoma State University, where he played College Football. He also studied at Yates High School in Houston, Texas, United States.

Dexter Manley Wife

Dexter Manley is a married man and he is married to his wife named Lydia Manley, they got married in 1997.

Dexter Manley Salary

Dexter Manley earns over $100 thousand as salary annually. He earns this amount annually due to the success which he recorded in his career as an American football defensive.

Dexter Manley Family

Dexter Manley has two sons named Dexter II Manley and Derrick Manley. He has a daughter named Dalis Maney. He is married to his wife named Lydia Manley and they got married in 1997. Dexter Manley was formerly married to his first wife named Glinda Manley.

Dexter Manley Height and Weight

Dexter Manley stands at a height of 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in). He weighs 115 kg (253 lb).

Dexter Manley Career Earnings

Due to the success in his career as an American football defensive, Dexter Manley earns over $100 thousand in income annually.

Dexter Manley Residence

Manley and his family reside in Houston, Texas, United States.

Dexter Manley Nationality and Ethnicity

Manley is of American nationality. He is black by ethnicity and origin.

Social Media Presence

Manley is a bit active on social media, as of recent, he has over 50,000 Twitter followers and he is also present on other social media networks.

Controversies, rumors and legal issues

As a football player, Manley failed drug test for over four times and in 1995, he was sentenced to four years imprisonment for cocaine possession.

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