Dorin Dickerson

Dorin R. Dickerson (born March 31, 1988) is an American football tight end who is currently with the Buffalo Bills. He played collegiate football at the University of Pittsburgh. Dickerson was regarded as one of the best tight end prospects for the 2010 NFL Draft. He was drafted by the Texans in the seventh round.

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 (7.9 avg.) and scored 30 touchdowns, while also having 22 receptions for 423 yards (19.2 avg.) 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 (13.4 avg.) and two touchdowns. In his senior year, Dickerson had 45 receptions for 508 yards (11.3 avg.) 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.

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

During his off season he spends his time in Pittsburgh, and is an avid karaoke participant. He also enjoys playing softball and tennis, and has a dog called Percy.

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