D.J. Dozier
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Position: RB
Date of Birth: September 21, 1965
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 210 lbs
First Team: MIN (1987)
Last Team: DET (1992)
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Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
D.J. Dozier: Career Overview
Date of Birth: September 21, 1965Position: Running Back (RB)
Career History
- Minnesota Vikings (1987-1990)
- Drafted in the 1st round of the 1987 NFL Supplemental Draft.
- Played primarily as a backup running back and special teams player.
- Had his best statistical season in 1989, where he rushed for 345 yards and scored 2 touchdowns.
- Detroit Lions (1991-1992)
- Joined the Lions as a free agent in 1991.
- Contributed primarily in a backup role behind established starters.
- Appeared in 13 games in his final season with the Lions in 1992.
Highlights & Accomplishments
- Notable for being a dual-sport athlete, having also played college football and baseball at Penn State University.
- Was part of the 1986 Penn State football team that won the NCAA Championship.
- Transitioned from a successful college career to a professional career in the NFL.
Post-NFL Career
- D.J. Dozier has remained involved in sports and has participated in various youth coaching initiatives.
D.J. Dozier may not be a household name, but his contributions to both college football and the NFL have left a mark, particularly in his versatility as an athlete.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
13100, 00-0004503, 1965-09-21, D.J. Dozier, William, Dozier
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