Rickey Dudley facts for kids
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||
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| Born: | July 15, 1972 Henderson, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Henderson (TX) Fork Union Military Academy (VA) |
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| College: | Ohio State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9 | ||||||
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Rickey Deshun Dudley was an American football player. He was born on July 15, 1972. Rickey played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). A tight end is a player who can block for running plays and also catch passes.
Rickey was a talented player from Ohio State University. He was chosen by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the 1996 NFL draft. This meant he was one of the top players picked that year.
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Rickey Dudley: A Football Star
Rickey Dudley played in the NFL for nine seasons. His career lasted from 1996 to 2004. He played for three different teams during this time.
Playing in the NFL
Rickey started his professional career with the Oakland Raiders. He played for them from 1996 to 2000. During these years, he was a key part of their offense. He was known for his ability to catch passes and gain yards.
In 2001, Rickey played for the Cleveland Browns. He then joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002. This move turned out to be a very important one for his career.
Super Bowl Champion
While playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rickey achieved a huge goal. He helped his team win Super Bowl XXXVII. This is one of the biggest championships in American sports. Winning the Super Bowl is a dream for many football players.
Career Highlights and Retirement
Throughout his NFL career, Rickey Dudley made 221 catches. He gained a total of 3,024 receiving yards. He also scored 33 touchdowns. These are impressive numbers for a tight end.
His football career ended after the 2004 season. He had a thumb injury that needed surgery. This injury unfortunately meant he could no longer play professionally.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference
