| Birth date | December 19, 1961 (age 64) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Number | 37, 45 |
| Position 1 | Defensive back |
| College | Hawaii |
| Nfldraftedyear | 1985 |
| Nfldraftedround | 5 |
| Nfldraftedpick | 122 |
| Playing years 1 | 1985 |
| Playing team 1 | Washington Redskins |
| Playing years 2 | 1986 |
| Playing team 2 | San Francisco 49ers[1] |
| Playing years 3 | 1987–1988 |
| Playing team 3 | Detroit Lions |
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Raphel Jerome Cherry (born December 19, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Detroit Lions. He was selected by Washington in the fifth round of the 1985 NFL draft with the 122nd overall pick.[2] He played college football at the University of Hawaii.
In 1999, Cherry was convicted of first degree murder for killing his estranged wife, Jerri Cherry. Initially sentenced to life imprisonment,[3] his sentence was reduced to 30 years following a successful appeal. Cherry became eligible for parole in 2019 and was released on parole in July 2023.[4][5]
References
- ^ Lions, 1988 Media Guide. p. 44. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ Raphel Cherry convicted of murdering wife[dead link]
- ^ Raphel CHERRY v. STATE of Arkansas
- ^ "Arkansas DOC :: Parole Board". www.ark.org. Retrieved August 19, 2023.