Lorenzo Z. Freeman (May 23, 1964 – October 10, 2016) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) from Camden, New Jersey.

Lorenzo Freeman
No. 68, 75
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1964-05-23)May 23, 1964
Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
Died:October 10, 2016(2016-10-10) (aged 52)
New Kensington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:Camden (NJ) Wilson
College:Pittsburgh
NFL draft:1987 / round: 4 / pick: 89
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:2.5
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

He was the 89th draft pick in the fourth round and selected by the Green Bay Packers in 1987.[1] He played five seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1987 to 1990 and the New York Giants in 1991.[2] He was later a coach for Plum High School.

Freeman was found dead on October 10, 2016.[3] He was 52.

References

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  1. ^ "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  2. ^ Lorenzo Freeman. nfl.com
  3. ^ Obituary: Lorenzo Freeman / Former Steeler was football coach at Plum