Ed Dickson facts for kids
Dickson with the Baltimore Ravens in 2013
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||
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| Born: | July 25, 1987 Inglewood, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Bellflower (Bellflower, California) |
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| College: | Oregon (2005–2009) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2010 / Round: 3 / Pick: 70 | ||||||
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Edward James Dickson (born July 25, 1987) is a former American football player. He played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). Ed played college football for the Oregon Ducks. He was chosen by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2010 NFL Draft.
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Ed Dickson's Football Journey
Growing Up and High School Football
Ed Dickson grew up playing football at Bellflower High School. He was a star player on both offense and defense. He played as a tight end (a player who catches passes and blocks) and a defensive end (a player who tries to stop the other team's offense).
In his final year of high school, Ed led his team in receiving yards (how far he caught the ball) and quarterback sacks (tackling the opposing quarterback). Because of his great performance, the Los Angeles Times newspaper named him the Southeast-South Coast Lineman of the Year. He also won other awards, like being named to the First-team All-Suburban League.
College Days at Oregon
After high school, Ed went to the University of Oregon. In his first year, he was "redshirted," which means he practiced with the team but didn't play in games. This allowed him to train and get stronger without using up a year of his college playing time.
He started as a defensive player but soon became a tight end. In 2009, Ed was on the watch list for the Mackey Award, which is given to the best tight end in college football. On September 27, 2009, he was named the national player of the week. This happened after he caught 11 passes for 148 yards and scored three touchdowns in a big win against the #6 California Golden Bears.
Ed worked hard and earned his degree from Oregon in Family and Human Services.
Playing in the NFL
Baltimore Ravens: Super Bowl Champion
The Baltimore Ravens picked Ed Dickson in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft. This was a big moment for him! He signed a three-year contract with the team in July 2010.
In his first year, Ed was a backup player. He caught 11 passes and scored one touchdown. The next year, he became a main starter for the Ravens. He caught five touchdowns that season.
In 2012, Ed was part of the Ravens team that won the Super Bowl XLVII! This is one of the biggest achievements in football. Even though his role in catching passes changed that year, he was a key player in blocking for his teammates. In 2013, he was the main starting tight end for most of the season.
Carolina Panthers: Another Super Bowl Trip
In 2014, Ed joined the Carolina Panthers. He signed a new contract with them in 2015. That year, the Panthers had an amazing season, winning 15 games.
On February 7, 2016, Ed and the Panthers played in Super Bowl 50. Unfortunately, they lost to the Denver Broncos. In 2017, Ed had a fantastic game against the Detroit Lions, catching passes for 175 yards!
Seattle Seahawks and Retirement
In 2018, Ed signed a three-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks. During his time with the Seahawks, he faced some injuries. He was placed on injured reserve a couple of times, which means he couldn't play while he was recovering.
The Seahawks released him in March 2020. On November 17, 2022, Ed Dickson officially announced that he was retiring from playing professional football. He had a great career playing for over a decade in the NFL!
