Maurkice declined to participate because he said he had "limited information" around the circumstances of Rose's death. Maurkice Pouncey, a first-round draft choice in 2010, signed a five-year contract reportedly worth $17.96 million. [1] He attended Lakeland High School in Lakeland, Florida, where he was a standout lineman for the Lakeland Dreadnaughts high school football team. After his junior season in 2009, Pouncey was named an Associated Press honorable mention All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection and a Pro Football Weekly first-team All-American. Mike and Maurkice Pouncey participate in a variety of elements AT Tropical Distillers including brand direction, personal appearances, fan meet & greets, special promotions & events and product development. Cason said a black male accompanied the shooter, and later identified that male as Nelson. He lost his right leg in a rail-car accident at his job in November 2008, during the twins' sophomore season at Florida. This time last year, Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey and his twin brother and fellow center Maurkice Pouncey of the Pittsburgh Steelers were dealing with the . On game weekends, they leave Lakeland late on Friday, after Lisa gets off work, and return either Sunday evening or Monday morning, depending on the kickoff time. They'll call me, and I'll answer the phone and say, What time is it?' The Dolphins are the healthiest theyve been all season. Three people, Riquan James, Brantley Williams, and Niya Pickett, filed a civil complaint upon both Maurkice and Mike Pouncey and are suing them. All four Lincoln sprinters were fast. He is the twin brother of former NFL center Maurkice Pouncey. They lived 15 minutes apart, Joe in East Dallas and Gene in Oak Cliff. The Websters hosted Rainey's draft party last spring. [10] He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the first round with the 15th pick overall,[11] and started all 16 regular season games of his rookie season. [22] He was placed on injured reserve on October 9, 2019 with a neck injury. He was working at a feeding mill, loading railcars for transport, when his leg got wedged between a car and the track. It always feels weird.. The same year, Gene won state in the 100-yard dash with a time of 9.4. Both Pouncey brothers enjoyed a National Championship run in 2008 and numerous combined All-SEC and All-American seasons at Florida before turning pro in back-to-back years, Maurkice emerging as a . The twins picked SMU because of Hayden Fry and Jerry LeVias and Jim Parr, the Mustangs track coach. According to that report, and despite claims to the Orlando Sentinel denying Hernandez was a suspect, Hernandez declined a request to speak to detectives, "evoking his right to counsel.". Both brothers were named All-Americans at SMU. [2] As a senior in 2006, he helped lead Lakeland High to its third consecutive Florida Class 5A state championship and second straight USA Today national championship.[2]. Consider when a reporter asked Gene in 1973 what it was like to run against his twin. LAKELAND The chances of having two sons play in the National Football League are comparable to the odds of winning the Florida Lotto Jackpot. They'll travel to Miami the following week to see the Dolphins play the Jets. Follow @NealCoolong