John Rade

Mittwoch, 31. August 1960

John Anthony Rade (born August 31, 1960) is a former American football player, a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) from 1983 to 1991 with the Atlanta Falcons. Born in Ceres, California, Rade graduated from Buena High School in Sierra Vista, Arizona. He attended Modesto Junior College and transferred to Boise State University and played for the Broncos in 1981 and 1982. He was an eighth-round draft choice in 1983, 215th overall. In 1988, Rade led Atlanta in tackles with 137 for the second straight year. He had four 100-plus tackle seasons in six years. Rade played for the Atlanta Falcons from 1983 to 1991, posting a career high 145 tackles in 1990.