Caesar Rayford
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Career Summary
Caesar Rayford is a defensive end from Spanaway, Washington, who played at Washington and later reached the NFL with Dallas.
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Early Life
Rayford is from Spanaway, Washington.
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High School
Rayford attended Bethel High School in Washington.
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College Career
Rayford played defensive end at Washington from 2004 through 2007, appearing in 35 games. He totaled 13 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks.
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Path to the NFL
After three seasons with the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League, Rayford emerged with Indianapolis in the 2013 preseason, leading the NFL with five preseason sacks.
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NFL Career
Indianapolis traded Rayford to Dallas in September 2013. He played seven regular-season games for the Cowboys, recording five combined tackles; Washington's pro-football guide also lists him with Minnesota in 2015.
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Career Accomplishments
As a Washington senior in 2007, Rayford recorded 10 tackles, four tackles for loss, four pass breakups, a forced fumble and four sacks.
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Playing Style
NFL reporting characterized Rayford as a pass rusher, while Colts coach Chuck Pagano described him as a football junkie during his 2013 preseason.
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