David Dunn (American football) facts for kids
| No. 80, 83, 81, 88 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position: | Wide receiver Return specialist |
||||||
| Personal information | |||||||
| Born: | June 10, 1972 San Diego, California, U.S. |
||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||||
| Career information | |||||||
| High school: | San Diego (CA) Morse | ||||||
| College: | Fresno State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1995 / Round: 5 / Pick: 139 | ||||||
| Career history | |||||||
|
|||||||
| Career NFL statistics | |||||||
|
|||||||
| Player stats at PFR | |||||||
David Dunn (born June 10, 1972) is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver and a return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). A wide receiver is a player who catches passes. A return specialist runs back kicks and punts. The Cincinnati Bengals picked him in the fifth round of the 1995 NFL draft. This is when NFL teams choose new players. He played college football at Fresno State.
Dunn also played for other NFL teams. These included the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cleveland Browns, and the Oakland Raiders.
Today, David Dunn is a high school football coach. He coaches at Lincoln High School in San Diego, California.
Contents
David Dunn's Early Life and High School
David Dunn grew up in San Diego, California. He went to Samuel F. B. Morse High School. This school is in Southeast San Diego. During his senior year, he was a key player for his high school team. He played as a wide receiver, catching passes. He also returned punts, showing his speed and agility.
College Football Career
Before joining a big university, David Dunn played at Bakersfield Junior College. Later, he transferred to Fresno State. There, he continued to play college football. Playing well in college helped him get noticed by professional teams.
Playing in the NFL
David Dunn began his professional career in 1995. The Cincinnati Bengals chose him in the NFL draft. He played for the Bengals for several years. After that, he joined the Pittsburgh Steelers for a short time in 1998. In 1999, he played for the Cleveland Browns. His last NFL team was the Oakland Raiders, where he played in 2000 and 2001. Throughout his NFL career, he was known for catching passes and returning kicks.
Life After Football
After his time in the NFL, David Dunn stayed involved with football. He decided to share his knowledge and passion for the game. He became a high school football coach. Currently, he is the head coach at Lincoln High School in San Diego, California. He helps young players learn the game.
