Adrian Dingle (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive End | ||||||||||
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| Born: | June 25, 1977 Holly Hill, South Carolina |
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| Died: | November 8, 2022 (aged 45) Winthrop, MA |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 272 lb (123 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Holly Hill (SC) Roberts | ||||||||||
| College: | Clemson | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1999 / Round: 5 / Pick: 139 | ||||||||||
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Adrian Kennell Dingle (June 25, 1977 – November 8, 2022) was an American professional football player. He played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). Dingle played five seasons for the San Diego Chargers from 2000 to 2005.
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Adrian Dingle: A Football Journey
Adrian Dingle was a talented football player known for his strong defense. He played a key role as a defensive tackle. This position helps stop the other team's offense. Dingle's career showed his dedication to the sport.
Early Life and College Success
Adrian Dingle grew up in Holly Hill, South Carolina. He went to Roberts High School there. After high school, he attended Clemson University. At Clemson, Dingle became a star player for the Clemson Tigers.
He set an amazing record in his senior year. He made 10.5 sacks in one season. A sack happens when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback. This record was the best in Clemson's history at the time. Throughout his college career, he had 23 sacks. This ranks him third all-time for sacks at Clemson. He also had 45 tackles for loss. This means he stopped opponents behind their starting line.
NFL Career with the Chargers
Dingle was chosen by the San Diego Chargers in the 1999 NFL Draft. He was picked in the fifth round. Unfortunately, he missed his first season in 1999 due to an injury.
He made his professional debut in 2000. In the 2003 season, Dingle had a standout year. He started in 15 out of 16 games. During this season, he made 37 tackles. A tackle is when a player brings down an opponent. He also recorded six sacks that year.
Adrian Dingle finished his NFL career with impressive stats. He had a total of 78 tackles. He also made 14.5 sacks. He forced two fumbles, which means he knocked the ball loose from an opponent. He also had one interception. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player.
Family and Legacy
Adrian Dingle was a cousin to another NFL player. His cousin was Vontrell Jamison, a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys.
Adrian Dingle passed away on November 8, 2022. He was 45 years old. He died in Winthrop, Massachusetts. He is remembered by his wife, Amy Bell. He also had a son named Adrian and a daughter named Ava.
See Also
- List of Clemson Tigers in the NFL Draft
