Dedrick Epps
| File:Dedrick Epps.jpg Epps with the Miami Dolphins in 2011 | |||||||
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||
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| Born | June 19, 1988 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. | ||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight | 246 lb (112 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Huguenot (Richmond) | ||||||
| College | Miami (FL) | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2010: 7th round, 235th overall pick | ||||||
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Dedrick Epps (born June 19, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes and was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft.
He was also a member of the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, and New York Jets.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Epps attended Huguenot High School in Richmond, Virginia. As a senior in 2005, he caught 38 passes for more than 700 yards and eight touchdowns. He also had four two-point conversions. As a junior in 2004, he caught 15 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns. On defense as an outside linebacker, he recorded 75 tackles and made three interceptions, one which he returned for a 75-yard touchdown. Rated the No. 12 tight end by Rivals.com, Epps accepted a football scholarship from the University of Miami.
College career
[edit | edit source]Epps played for the Miami Hurricanes for four seasons and was a starter in his junior and senior seasons. His best season came as a junior, where he caught 22 passes for 304 yards and 2 touchdowns, while starting 10 games. He ended his college career with 49 receptions, 634 receiving yards, and six touchdowns.[1]
Professional career
[edit | edit source]San Diego Chargers
[edit | edit source]Epps was selected by the Chargers in the seventh round, 235th overall in the 2010 NFL draft.[2]
Miami Dolphins
[edit | edit source]On September 14, 2010, Epps was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad. He was later waived on September 2, 2011.
Indianapolis Colts
[edit | edit source]Epps was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad on October 5, 2011. He was released on December 1, 2011.
New York Jets (first stint)
[edit | edit source]Epps was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad on December 20, 2011.[3] Epps was released by the Jets on September 1, 2012.[4]
Chicago Bears
[edit | edit source]Epps was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad on September 10, 2012.[5]
New York Jets (second stint)
[edit | edit source]Epps returned to the Jets' and was signed to the active roster from the Bears' practice squad on September 14, 2012.[6] Epps was waived/injured on October 1, 2012.[7]
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Miami Hurricanes bio Archived March 16, 2010, at the Wayback Machine