Raphel Cherry

Raphel Cherry
No. 37, 45
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born (1961-12-19) December 19, 1961
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Career information
CollegeHawaii
NFL draft1985: 5th round, 122nd overall pick
Career history
1985Washington Redskins
1986San Francisco 49ers[1]
1987–1988Detroit Lions
Awards and highlights
  • Second-team All-WAC (1984)
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 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

  1. ↑ Lions, 1988 Media Guide (PDF). p. 44. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  2. ↑ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ Raphel Cherry convicted of murdering wife
  4. ↑ Raphel CHERRY v. STATE of Arkansas
  5. ↑ "Arkansas DOC :: Parole Board". www.ark.org. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
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