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Quinton Dunbar

Dunbar with the Washington Redskins in 2019
No. 47, 23, 22
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1992-07-22) July 22, 1992 (age 33) Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:	Booker T. Washington (Miami)
College:	Florida (2010–2014)
Undrafted:	2015
Career history
Washington Redskins (2015) Seattle Seahawks (2020) Detroit Lions (2021)* Arizona Cardinals (2021)* Green Bay Packers (2021)*
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 180 Sacks: 1.0 Fumble recoveries: 1 Pass deflections: 40 Interceptions: 10
Player stats at PFR

Quinton Disheen Dunbar (born July 22, 1992) is a former American football player who played the cornerback position. In college, he played as a wide receiver for the University of Florida.

In 2015, he signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent, which means he was not chosen in the main NFL Draft. The team switched his position from wide receiver to cornerback. He later played for the Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, and Green Bay Packers.

College Football Career

Dunbar was a highly-rated high school player and received an athletic scholarship to play for the University of Florida. He played for the Florida Gators from 2010 to 2014.

During his time at Florida, he was a wide receiver, the player who catches passes from the quarterback. He played in 48 games and started in 34 of them. Over his college career, he caught 110 passes for 1,480 yards and scored 8 touchdowns.

College Statistics

Professional Football Career

Washington Redskins (2015–2019)

A New Position

After not being selected in the 2015 NFL draft, Dunbar signed with the Washington Redskins. He joined the team as a wide receiver, but during training camp, the coaches noticed his skill at blocking players on special teams. Because the team needed help in their defense, they decided to switch his position to cornerback. A cornerback's job is to cover the other team's wide receivers and try to stop them from catching the ball.

He was first placed on the team's practice squad, a group of players who practice with the team but don't play in games. Soon after, he was moved to the active roster.

Making an Impact

Dunbar made his professional debut on October 4, 2015. During his first season, he got his first career interception when he caught a pass thrown by New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning. He started two games and finished his rookie year with 13 tackles and five pass deflections (when a defender knocks the ball away before a receiver can catch it).

Dunbar playing for the Redskins in 2016.

In the 2016 season, Dunbar continued to be a key player. In a game against the Giants, he intercepted another pass from Eli Manning. He also showed his versatility by catching a 31-yard pass on a fake punt play. Later that season, he recorded his first career quarterback sack against Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers.

Becoming a Starter

By 2017, Dunbar had become an important part of the Redskins' defense. He played in 15 games and started four of them, recording 35 tackles.

In 2018, the Redskins showed their confidence in him by signing him to a three-year, $10.5 million contract. He became a starting cornerback for the team. That season, he intercepted two passes and had a career-high nine pass deflections before a leg injury ended his season early.

Dunbar (left) covering Davante Adams of the Green Bay Packers in 2018.

His best season was in 2019. He started 11 games and led the team with a career-high four interceptions. One of his interceptions came against his former college quarterback, Jeff Driskel, and helped the Redskins win the game.

Seattle Seahawks (2020)

In March 2020, Dunbar was traded to the Seattle Seahawks. In a game against the New England Patriots, he intercepted a pass from quarterback Cam Newton. His season was cut short by a knee injury that required surgery.

Final Seasons

In 2021, Dunbar spent brief periods with the Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, and Green Bay Packers, mostly on their practice squads. He did not play in any regular season games for these teams.

Family

Dunbar's cousin is Denzel Perryman, who is also an NFL player. Dunbar has a daughter named Denim, who was born in 2016.

NFL Career Statistics

Regular season

Playoffs