Rickey Dudley facts for kids

Rickey Deshun Dudley (born July 15, 1972) is a former American football player. He played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). A tight end is a player who can block like an offensive lineman and catch passes like a wide receiver.

Rickey Dudley was born in Henderson, Texas. He went to Ohio State University for college. There, he played football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a very good player in college.

Playing in the NFL

Rickey Dudley was chosen by the Oakland Raiders in the 1996 NFL Draft. He was the ninth player picked overall. This means he was one of the top players coming out of college that year.

He played for the Raiders from 1996 to 2000. During his time with the Raiders, he was known for his strong catches. He caught 33 touchdowns in his career. He also had 221 receptions for 3,024 receiving yards.

Teams and Super Bowl Win

After playing for the Raiders, Rickey Dudley joined the Cleveland Browns in 2001. He then moved to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002.

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rickey Dudley achieved a big goal. He helped his team win Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003. This is one of the biggest achievements for an NFL player. Winning the Super Bowl means his team was the best in the league that year.

End of Career

Rickey Dudley played in the NFL for nine seasons. His career ended after the 2004 season. This was due to a thumb injury that needed surgery.

Rickey Dudley had a successful career as an NFL tight end. He played for three different teams and won a Super Bowl.