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Qadry Ismail played wide receiver in the NFL from 1993-2002 for the Minnesota Vikings (1993-1996), Miami Dolphins (1997), New Orleans Saints (1998), Baltimore Ravens (1991-2001) and Indianapolis Colts (2002). After being picked by Minnesota in the 2nd round of the 1993 draft, Ismail enjoyed multiple roles during his time with the Vikings as he saw success at wide receiver and also on special teams as a returner. As a rookie in 1993, he caught 19 passes for 212 yards and racked up 902 return yards. In 1995, he set career-highs in yards per reception (18.7) as well as return yards (1,037), while also catching 32 passes for 597 yards.
Ismail enjoyed a career-year with Baltimore in 1999, leading the Ravens in catches (68), yards (1,105) and touchdowns (6). For the 2000 season, he helped the Ravens to victory in Super Bowl XXXV, including a 44-yard pass reception during the game. The next year in 2001, Ismail eclipsed 1,000 yards once more, finishing with 1,059 and a career-high 74 catches. In total for his career, Ismail amassed 5,137 yards on 353 catches and scored 33 touchdowns.
Ismail enjoyed a successful college career at Syracuse from 1989-1993, winning the 1989 Peach Bowl, 1990 Aloha Bowl, 1992 Hall of Fame Bowl and 1993 Fiesta Bowl. After his playing career, Ismail worked as a commentator for ESPN, BET and Comcast Sports Net and as a member of the Ravens broadcasting team. He was born on November 8, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey. He is the brother of former Notre Dame football legend and NFL player Rocket Ismail.
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