Dorin Dickerson

Dorin Dickerson

At a game in Denver in December, 2010.
Free agent
Tight end
Personal information
Date of birth: March 31, 1988 (1988-03-31) (age 23)
Place of birth: Imperial, Pennsylvania
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	Weight: 230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
College: Pittsburgh
NFL Draft: 2010 / Round: 7 / Pick: 227
Debuted in 2010 for the Houston Texans
Career history
Houston Texans (2010) Pittsburgh Steelers (2011)
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
2009 All-American (AP, CBS, FWAA)

Dorin R. Dickerson (born March 31, 1988) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He played collegiate football at the University of Pittsburgh. Dickerson was regarded as one of the best tight end prospects for the 2010 NFL Draft.^[1] He was drafted by the Texans in the seventh round.

High school career

Dickerson attended West Allegheny High School in Imperial, Pennsylvania, where he played a variety of positions, including wide receiver, running back, quarterback, defensive back and kick returner. As a senior, he rushed for 1,429 yards on 182 carries (7.9 avg.) and scored 30 touchdowns, while also having 22 receptions for 423 yards (19.2 avg.) with six touchdowns. On defense, he intercepted four passes. Dickerson was named AP Pennsylvania Class AAA Player of the Year following his senior season.

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Dickerson was listed as the No. 5 prospect from Pennsylvania in the class of 2006.^[2] He chose Pittsburgh over Iowa, Michigan, and Penn State.

College career

In his initial year at Pittsburgh, Dickerson played in eight games as a true freshman, primarily seeing time at wide receiver and on the kick return unit. As sophomore he was switched over to defense, and played in all 12 games as a reserve strongside linebacker and had 15 total tackles.

His junior year was his first season at tight end, and Dickerson played in 13 games, starting two. He had 13 catches for 174 yards (13.4 avg.) and two touchdowns. In his senior year, Dickerson had 45 receptions for 508 yards (11.3 avg.) and 10 touchdowns. He received All-American honors by the Associated Press, CBS Sports, the Football Writers Association of America, the Sporting News, and the Walter Camp Football Foundation.

Professional career

2010 NFL Draft

Dickerson was selected by the Houston Texans in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft.

Pre-draft measureables

Ht	Wt	Arm length	Hand size	40-yd dash	10-yd split	20-yd split	20-ss	3-cone	Vert	Broad	BP
6 ft 2 in	226 lb	34 in	9¾ in	4.40 s			4.30 s	6.96 s	43 in	10 ft 5 in	24 rep
All values from NFL combine[3]

During his off season he spends his time in Pittsburgh, and is an avid karaoke participant. He also enjoys playing softball and tennis.

References

1. ^ "NFL Draft - 2010 FB Draft Prospects", CBSSports.com, http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings/TSX/2010_FB, retrieved December 9, 2009 
2. ^ "Pennsylvania top 50 2006", Rivals.com, January 26, 2009, http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1376 
3. ^ "Dorin Dickerson Combine Profile", NFL.com, http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/dorin-dickerson?id=497222, retrieved February 27, 2010 .

External links

• Official biography at Pittsburgh

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Name	Dickerson, Dorin
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Date of birth	March 31, 1988
Place of birth	Imperial, Pennsylvania
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