Dennis Price

Dennis Sean Price (born June 14, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the Los Angeles Raiders and New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins.

NFL career

Los Angeles Raiders

1988 season

Price was selected in the fifth round of the 1988 NFL draft by his hometown team, the Los Angeles Raiders, with the 131st pick overall. In his first season, he played in 12 games, four of which he started. However, he suffered a groin injury later in the season, which sidelined him.

1989 season

Price switched from jersey number 38 to 20 before the 1989 season.

New York Jets After tearing his ACL, Price was traded to the New York Jets on October 15, 1990, for linebacker Alex Gordon. He appeared in 14 games with the Jets during the 1992 season and logged one interception. He was waived by the Jets in August 1993.

Personal life Price and his wife Letitia have two children, Sheldon and Kylie. Sheldon is currently a free agent cornerback who has previously played with the Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, and Kansas City Chiefs.