Dexter McDougle

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Dexter McDougle
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McDougle with Maryland in 2010
No. 23, 30, 33, 34
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1991-04-08) April 8, 1991 (age 33)
Woodbridge, Virginia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: Stafford (Falmouth, Virginia)
College: Maryland
NFL draft: 2014  / Round: 3 / Pick: 80
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:18
Pass deflections:2
Player stats at PFR

Dexter McDougle (born April 8, 1991) is an American former professional football cornerback. He was selected by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at Maryland.

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Early life

McDougle played for Stafford Senior High School, where he was a teammate of wide receiver Torrey Smith, as well as at the University of Maryland. He played safety, cornerback, wide receiver and running back. He recorded 97 tackles and six interceptions as a senior in 2008 after missing most of his junior year with an injury. He also caught 48 passes for 885 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 457 yards and nine scores on 76 carries.

Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com , he was rated the 76th best "athlete" prospect of his class. [1]

College career

At Maryland, McDougle was named an Academic All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in his sophomore and senior seasons. He missed the most of his senior year at Maryland due to a fractured shoulder. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 10 in
(1.78 m)		195 lb
(88 kg)		4.47 s2.63 s1.58 s4.18 s6.84 s37 in
(0.94 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)
All values from Pro Day [3]

New York Jets

On May 10, 2014, McDougle was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round (80th overall) of the 2014 NFL draft. [4] On August 10, 2014, McDougle tore his ACL at Jets practice and was subsequently placed on the injured reserve. [5]

McDougle was waived on September 4, 2016. [6] After clearing waivers, he was signed to the team's practice squad. [7] He was promoted to the active roster on November 12, 2016. [8]

Philadelphia Eagles (first stint)

On August 27, 2017, McDougle was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for Terrence Brooks. [9] On September 2, 2017, he signed a one-year contract extension with the Eagles. [10] During the 2017 season McDougle played 54 defensive snaps (9.3%) and 135 special teams snaps (49.8%) in eight games. Along with special teams, he served as the main backup to slot corner Patrick Robinson but was released on November 13, 2017 to make room for additional depth at linebacker. [11]

New Orleans Saints

On November 21, 2017, McDougle signed with the New Orleans Saints, but was released one week later. [12] [13]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On January 23, 2018, McDougle signed a reserve/future contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. [14] He was released on August 11, 2018. [15]

Detroit Lions

On August 20, 2018, McDougle was signed by the Detroit Lions. [16] He was released on August 31, 2018. [17]

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

On October 16, 2018, McDougle was signed by the Eagles. [18] He was released on November 5, 2018. [19]

Arizona Hotshots

On January 9, 2019, McDougle joined the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football. [20] The league ceased operations in April 2019. [21]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

McDougle signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League on February 11, 2020. [22] He was placed on the suspended list on July 9, 2021. [23]

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  1. ↑ Dexter McDougle - Yahoo Sports
  2. ↑ Dexter McDougle’s season, college career ends with shoulder surgery
  3. ↑ "Hall of Football".
  4. ↑ Wilson, Aaron. "Maryland cornerback Dexter McDougle drafted by Jets in third round". The Baltimore Sun . Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  5. ↑ Alper, Josh (August 10, 2014). "Jets lose Dee Milliner, Dexter McDougle to injuries at practice". NBC Sports. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  6. ↑ Lange, Randy (September 4, 2016). "4 Arrive via Waivers; RB Robinson Waived/Injured". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 7, 2016. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  7. ↑ Allen, Eric (September 6, 2016). "Two DBs, Two RBs Signed to Practice Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 7, 2016. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  8. ↑ Allen, Eric (November 12, 2016). "CB McDougle Joins Roster, TE Davis Waived/Injured". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on January 23, 2017.
  9. ↑ Bergman, Jeremy (August 27, 2017). "Eagles acquire Dexter McDougle, trade Brooks to Jets". NFL.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017.
  10. ↑ McPherson, Chris (September 2, 2017). "Cornerback Dexter McDougle Signs One-Year Extension". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2018.
  11. ↑ George, David (November 13, 2017). "Eagles Sign Veteran LB Dannell Ellerbe". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018.
  12. ↑ Teope, Herbie (November 21, 2017). "Saints sign cornerback Dexter McDougle". NOLA.com.
  13. ↑ Teope, Herbie (November 28, 2017). "New Orleans Saints waive cornerback Dexter McDougle". NOLA.com.
  14. ↑ "Jaguars' Dexter McDougle: Signs reserve/future contract". CBSSports.com. January 23, 2018.
  15. ↑ Williams, Charean (August 11, 2018). "Jaguars sign Kenneth Acker, Bryce Canady". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  16. ↑ "Lions sign free agents CB Dexter McDougle, CB Sterling Moore and OL Beau Nunn". DetroitLions.com. August 20, 2018.
  17. ↑ "Lions announce roster". DetroitLions.com. August 31, 2018.
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  19. ↑ McPherson, Chris (November 5, 2018). "Eagles Claim CB Cre'von LeBlanc From Lions". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
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