Ricky Nattiel

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Ricky Nattiel
Date of birth: January 25, 1966 (1966-01-25) (age 42)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Gainesville, Florida
Career information
Position(s): Wide Receiver
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight: 180 lb (82 kg)
Jersey №: 84
College: Florida
NFL Draft: 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick 27
Organizations
 As player:
1987-1992 Denver Broncos
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Richard Rennard Nattiel (born January 25, 1966 in Gainesville, Florida) is a former professional American football player. A 5'9" 180-lb. wide receiver from the University of Florida, Nattiel was selected by the Denver Broncos in the 1st round (27th overall pick) of the 1987 NFL Draft.

Nattiel played in six NFL seasons from 1987 to 1992, all with the Broncos. One of his greatest highlights of his career was when he caught a 56 yard touchdown pass from quarterback John Elway in Super Bowl XXII versus the Washington Redskins.

Nattiel and fellow wide receivers Vance Johnson and Mark Jackson all played together for the Broncos from 1987 to 1992 and were nicknamed "The Three Amigos."

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