Dorin Dickerson


Dorin R. Dickerson is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, and Buffalo Bills.

High school career

Dickerson attended West Allegheny High School in Imperial, Pennsylvania, where he played a variety of positions, including wide receiver, running back, quarterback, defensive back and kick returner. As a senior, he rushed for 1,429 yards on 182 carries and scored 30 touchdowns, while also having 22 receptions for 423 yards with six touchdowns. On defense, he intercepted four passes. Dickerson was named AP Pennsylvania Class AAA Player of the Year following his senior season.
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Dickerson was listed as the No. 5 prospect from Pennsylvania in the class of 2006. He chose Pittsburgh over Iowa, Michigan, and Penn State.

College career

In his initial year at Pittsburgh, Dickerson played in eight games as a true freshman, primarily seeing time at wide receiver and on the kick return unit. As sophomore he was switched over to defense, and played in all 12 games as a reserve strongside linebacker and had 15 total tackles.
His junior year was his first season at tight end, and Dickerson played in 13 games, starting two. He had 13 catches for 174 yards and two touchdowns. In his senior year, Dickerson had 45 receptions for 508 yards and 10 touchdowns. He received All-American honors by the Associated Press, CBS Sports, the Football Writers Association of America, the Sporting News, and the Walter Camp Football Foundation.

Professional career

2010 NFL Draft

Dickerson was selected by the Houston Texans in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft.

Houston Texans

He dressed in 7 games for the Texans in the 2010 season, but did not record any stats. He was released during finals cuts on September 3, 2011.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On September 12, 2011, he was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to their practice squad. He was waived a few days later.

New England Patriots

On December 7, 2011, the New England Patriots announced that they signed Dickerson to their practice squad.

Buffalo Bills

On May 14, 2012, he was signed by the Buffalo Bills. He dressed in 11 games for the Bills in the 2012 NFL Season, and recorded 9 receptions for 117 yards. He was released on August 30, 2013.

Detroit Lions

Dickerson signed with the Detroit Lions on October 14, 2013, to the Lions practice squad. He was promoted on November 19, 2013. He made his first catch for the Lions against the Green Bay Packers, for 26 yards.

Tennessee Titans

Dickerson signed with the Tennessee Titans on June 19, 2014.