Football
Tulane's Players in the NFL
 

July 15, 2003

KERWIN COOK
New Orleans Saints


Kerwin Cook thrived in the high-octane Tulane offense during his four-year career with the Wave from 1997-2000. In 36 career games, Cook caught 111 passes for 1,533 yards, an average of 13.8 yards per catch, ninth in school history. One of his 14 receiving touchdowns was an 80-yard bomb from Patrick Ramsey in 1999 against Syracuse, the third-longest pass play in school history.
The Ferriday, La., was signed as a free agent by the Seattle Seahawks in 2001 and joined the New Orleans Saints last season.

 JaJUAN DAWSON
Houston Texans


One of Tulane’s all-time great receivers, JaJuan Dawson played from 1996 to 1999. He is the Green Wave’s all-time leader in touchdown receptions and receptions per game, while ranking second in pass receptions, receiving yards and 100-yard receiving games. He set a school record with 16 receptions against SMU in 1999.
After two seasons with the Cleveland Browns, Dawson was signed by the Houston Texans in 2002 and is preparing for his fourth season in the league.

 SHAUN KING
Tampa Bay Buccaneers


The star of Tulane’s undefeated 1998 team, Shaun King owned nearly all of the Green Wave’s passing records upon graduation and still ranks second in passing yardage and touchdowns. During the perfect 1998 season, he set an NCAA I-A record for passing efficiency with a rating of 183.3.
In his first four years in the NFL, King has passed for 25 touchdowns and close to 4,000 yards with the Buccaneers.
DENNIS O'SULLIVAN
New York Jets


Dennis O’Sullivan was a feared defensive tackle for the Green Wave from 1995 to 1998, recording 195 career tackles and 13 sacks (fourth all-time at Tulane). During the Wave’s undefeated 1998 campaign, the New York native registered 53 tackles with four sacks and his only career interception.
Following his Green Wave career, O’Sullivan converted to offense, becoming a center with the New York Jets. While with the Jets he has also seen action in NFL Europe.

 PATRICK RAMSEY
Washington Redskins

After a stellar four-year career with the Green Wave in which he set 30 Tulane records, Patrick Ramsey became the Wave’s highest draft pick since 1961, going in the first round to the Washington Redskins. During his collegiate career, he passed for 9,205 yards and 72 touchdowns.
In his first year under coach Steve Spurrier, Ramsey made five starts, passing for 1,539 yards and nine touchdowns. He has locked up the starting QB job for the 2003 season.

 BERNARD ROBERTSON
Chicago Bears


A dominant lineman for the Green Wave, Bernard Robertson was a key to Tulane becoming one of the most feared passing offenses in the country. During his four-year tenure on the O-Line, Robertson protected NFL first-rounder Patrick Ramsey and second-rounder Shaun King, both of whom re-wrote the Tulane record books.
Robertson is preparing for his third season as a member of the Chicago Bears.
JERALD SOWELL
New York Jets


Jerald Sowell completed a four-year career with the Green Wave in 1996, when he served as a team captain. He led the Green Wave in rushing for three seasons and ranks ninth on Tulane’s all-time rushing yardage list. He also recorded the longest run in school history, a 98-yarder against Alabama in 1993.
Now in his sixth year with the New York Jets, Sowell enjoyed one of his best pro seasons last year. He has led the Jets in special teams tackles in each of the last two years.

 

 

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