Andre Dyson facts for kids
Dyson during his tenure with the Jets
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| Position: | Cornerbacks coach | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | May 25, 1979 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 183 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| College: | Utah | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 60 | ||||||||||||
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Andre Dyson (born May 25, 1979) is an American college football coach and former player. He is currently the cornerbacks coach for Weber State University. He played professionally as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah Utes. The Tennessee Titans picked him in the second round of the 2001 NFL draft.
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Andre Dyson's Early Life
Andre Dyson was born on May 25, 1979, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He spent most of his childhood in Clinton, Utah. He went to West Clinton Elementary School. Later, he attended Syracuse Junior High School and Clearfield High School.
High School Sports Star
While at Clearfield High, Andre was a talented athlete. He played football, soccer, and basketball. In football, he was named the team's Defensive Most Valuable Player in his senior year. He also earned All-Region, All-Area, and All-State honors. In soccer, he was a second-team All-State player.
Andre Dyson's Professional Football Career
Andre Dyson played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was known for his skills in defending against passes and making big plays.
Playing for NFL Teams
Andre Dyson was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2001. He played for them until 2004. After that, he joined the Seattle Seahawks in 2005. He then played for the New York Jets from 2006 to 2007.
Memorable Game Moment
In 2005, Andre Dyson had an amazing game. He was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. This happened during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 5, 2005. The Seattle Seahawks won 42-0. In that game, Dyson scored two touchdowns! He returned an intercepted pass 72 yards for a touchdown. He also returned a fumbled ball 25 yards for another touchdown.
Andre Dyson's Coaching Career
After his playing days, Andre Dyson became a football coach. He has coached at both college and high school levels.
Coaching at Weber State
In 2009, Dyson started his coaching career at Weber State University. He worked there as an assistant coach until 2011. He returned to Weber State in 2021. Now, he is the cornerbacks coach for the Weber State Wildcats.
High School Coaching Roles
Andre also coached at high schools in Utah. In 2012, he became the defensive coordinator for Weber High School. Then, in 2014, he took on the role of head football coach for Clearfield High School. He coached at Clearfield until the end of the 2020 season.
Andre Dyson's Personal Life
Andre Dyson has a famous brother, Kevin Dyson. Kevin was also an NFL player, a wide receiver. Andre and Kevin made history together. They were the first brothers in NFL history to score touchdowns in the same game!
