Education
He attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington District of Columbia
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Melvin Tuten
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He was most recently the offensive line coach for the Marion Blue Racers of the Continental Indoor Football League. He is also a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League, and Continental Indoor Football League. Where he lettered in football and basketball.
He played college football at Syracuse where he was a tight end and lettered 3 times.
During his senior year, he played for the 1994-1995 Syracuse Basketball team, playing in 4 games as a forward. He scored a total of 7 points and had 1 rebound.
Cincinnati Bengals
He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 1995 NFL Draft. During his rookie season, he did see some action at tight end, where he caught 2 passes for 12 yards and 1 touchdown.
Games Played 32 Starts 9
Denver Broncos
In 1999 he signed with the Denver Broncos after 2 years official
He was released Games Played 2 Starts 0
Carolina Panthers
In 2000 he signed with the Carolina Panthers. He recovered the only fumble of his career while starting at right tackle in 2002. He was placed on the International Rectifier in 2003 with a knee injury, effectively ending his NFL career.
Games Played 32 Starts 8
Marion Blue Racers
He was named the lineman coach for the Marion Blue Racers for the 2011 season, and will return again in 2012
He has helped out at Midwest Lineman Camp at Illinois Wesleyan.
