Dwayne Blakley

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Dwayne Blakley
No. 85
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1979-08-10) August 10, 1979 (age 44)
St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:257 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school: Central (MO)
College: Missouri
Undrafted: 2002
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:21
Receiving yards:189
Receiving TDs:1
Player stats at PFR

Dwayne David Blakley (born August 10, 1979) is a former American football tight end. He played professionally for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League (NFL).

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Early life

Blakley was born in Saint Joseph, Missouri. He attended Central High School in St. Joseph, and graduated in 1997. [1] Blakley played college football at the University of Missouri. [2]

Professional career

Blakley was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played for the Atlanta Falcons from 2004 to 2007. [3]

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References

  1. "Dwayne Blakley". databaseFootbal.com. Archived from the original on May 30, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
  2. "Dwayne Blakley". ESPN. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
  3. "Dwayne Blakley". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved September 29, 2012.