Dedrick Epps

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Dedrick Epps
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Epps during his stint with the Dolphins in 2011.
No. 81, 83
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1988-06-19) June 19, 1988 (age 36)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:246 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school: Richmond (VA) Huguenot
College: Miami (FL)
NFL draft: 2010  / Round: 7 / Pick: 235
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:9
Player stats at PFR

Dedrick Epps (born June 19, 1988) is a former American football tight end. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh round, 253rd overall in the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football for the University of Miami.

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He was also a member of the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, and New York Jets.

Early life

Epps attended Huguenot High School in Richmond, Virginia. As a senior in 2005, he caught 38 passes for more than 700 yards and eight touchdowns. He also had four two-point conversions. As a junior in 2004, he caught 15 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns. On defense as an outside linebacker, he recorded 75 tackles and made three interceptions, one which he returned for a 75-yard touchdown. Rated the No. 12 tight end by Rivals.com, Epps accepted a football scholarship from the University of Miami.

College career

Epps played for the Miami Hurricanes for four seasons and was a starter in his junior and senior seasons. His best season came as a junior, where he caught 22 passes for 304 yards and 2 touchdowns, while starting 10 games. He ended his college career with 49 receptions, 634 receiving yards, and six touchdowns. [1]

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

Epps was drafted by the Chargers in the seventh round, 235th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. [2]

Miami Dolphins

On September 14, 2010, Epps was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad. He was later waived on September 2, 2011.

Indianapolis Colts

Epps was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad on October 5, 2011. He was released on December 1, 2011.

New York Jets (first stint)

Epps was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad on December 20, 2011. [3] Epps was released by the Jets on September 1, 2012. [4]

Chicago Bears

Epps was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad on September 10, 2012. [5]

New York Jets (second stint)

Epps returned to the Jets' and was signed to the active roster from the Bears' practice squad on September 14, 2012. [6] Epps was waived/injured on October 1, 2012. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Dedrick Epps College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
  2. ↑ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  3. ↑ Zimmerman, Lisa (December 20, 2011). "Ex-Dolphins, Colts TE Dedrick Epps signed to practice squad". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
  4. ↑ Jets Media Relations Department (September 1, 2012). "Jets Announce Roster, Practice Squad Moves". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 3, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
  5. ↑ Mayer, Larry. "Bears add Scott, Collins to roster". Chicagobears.com. Archived from the original on September 12, 2012. Retrieved September 11, 2012.
  6. ↑ Clayton, John (September 14, 2012). "Darrelle Revis sidelined for Week 2". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on September 14, 2012. Retrieved September 14, 2012.
  7. ↑ Jets Media Relations Department (October 1, 2012). "CB Berry Signed; TE Epps Waived/Injured". New York Jets. Archived from the original on October 5, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
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