Dorin R. Dickerson is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent.
Education
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. He chose Pittsburgh over Iowa, Michigan, and Penn State.
Career
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.
As a senior, he rushed for 1,429 yards on 182 carries (79 avg) and scored 30 touchdowns, while also having 22 receptions for 423 yards (192 avg) with six touchdowns.
On defense, he intercepted four passes. Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Dickerson was listed as the Number.
5 prospect from Pennsylvania in the class of 2006. 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 (134 avg) and two touchdowns. In his senior year, Dickerson had 45 receptions for 508 yards (113 avg) and 10 touchdowns.
He received All-American honors by the Associated Press, Columbia Broadcasting System Sports, the Football Writers Association of America, the Sporting News, and the Walter Camp Football Foundation.
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 statistics
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 Dorin 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.