Raphel Cherry
| No. 37, 45 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 19, 1961 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Hawaii |
| NFL draft | 1985: 5th round, 122nd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1985 | Washington Redskins |
| 1986 | San Francisco 49ers[1] |
| 1987–1988 | Detroit Lions |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
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 in his wife's death. 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]
Raphel Cherry | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 19, 1961 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Criminal status | Paroled |
| Spouse | Jerri Cherry (Deceased) |
| Children | 1 daughter |
| Conviction | First degree murder |
| Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment; commuted to 30 years imprisonment |
References
- ^ Lions, 1988 Media Guide (PDF). p. 44. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
- ^ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ Raphel Cherry convicted of murdering wife
- ^ Raphel CHERRY v. STATE of Arkansas
- ^ "Arkansas DOC :: Parole Board". www.ark.org. Retrieved August 19, 2023.