Dino Philyaw facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||
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| Born: | October 30, 1970 Dudley, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Dudley (NC) Southern Wayne | ||||||||||
| College: | Oregon | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1995 / Round: 6 / Pick: 195 | ||||||||||
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Dino Philyaw, whose full name is Delvic Dyvon Philyaw, was born on October 30, 1970. He is a former American football player. Dino played as a running back and a kick returner in the National Football League (NFL). He played for teams like the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints.
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Dino Philyaw's Football Journey
Dino Philyaw was a talented football player. He played in the NFL, which is the biggest professional football league in the United States. He was known for running with the ball and returning kickoffs.
Starting His Pro Career
Dino Philyaw was chosen by the New England Patriots in the 1995 NFL Draft. This means a team picked him to join their roster. He signed with the Patriots, but he was released from the team on September 1, 1995.
Later in 1995, Dino joined the new Carolina Panthers team. He played in one game that season. He returned one kickoff for 23 yards.
Playing with the Panthers
In 1996, Dino Philyaw returned to the Carolina Panthers. He was a backup running back that season. He helped the team by rushing for 38 yards. He also scored his only touchdown in the NFL during this time.
Time Away and Return to the NFL
After the 1996 season, Dino left the Panthers. He did not play in the NFL during 1997 and 1998. During 1998, he briefly played for the Scottish Claymores. This team was part of NFL Europe, a league that helped players develop their skills.
In 1999, Dino Philyaw came back to the NFL. He joined the New Orleans Saints. He became their main kick returner. He returned 53 kickoffs for a total of 1,165 yards. He also rushed for 16 more yards as a backup running back.
Playing in the XFL
After his time with the Saints, Dino Philyaw played in a different league. He joined the XFL in 2000. He was a member of the New York/New Jersey Hitmen. After playing in the XFL, he stopped playing professional football.
