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Warrick Dunn

American football player (born )

American football player

Warrick De'Mon Dunn (born January 5, ) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL).

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He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12th overall in the NFL draft, after playing college football for the Florida State Seminoles. Dunn was named AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in and earned three Pro Bowl selections in his career. After his playing career, Dunn took a minority stake in the Falcons' ownership group led by Arthur Blank.

Early life

At Catholic High in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Dunn played quarterback, cornerback, and running back. During his sophomore year, he helped lead Catholic High to the state 4A championship game for the first time in its history. He was an All-America honorable mention selection by USA Today as a senior.

Warrick dunn cut Dunn is well known for his philanthropic endeavors and success as a professional football player. On March 3, , the Falcons released Dunn per his request. Florida State — Dunn became the head of his family and raised his siblings.

On January 7, , two days after Dunn's eighteenth birthday, his mother, Betty Smothers, a Baton Rouge Police Officer, was murdered while working an off-duty security job. Dunn became the head of his family and raised his siblings. He later met with one of his mother's killers, Kevan Brumfield, and offered his forgiveness.[1]

College career

Dunn played college football at Florida State University, where he rushed for over 1, yards in 3 straight seasons.

He graduated in with a bachelor's degree in information studies. He was a three-time All-ACC selection.

Dunn's jersey, along with those of other Seminoles players such as Fred Biletnikoff, Ron Sellers, Ron Simmons, Charlie Ward, Deion Sanders, and Chris Weinke, has been retired by the university. His number (28) may still be worn by Seminole players, but his jersey will be displayed in the Moore Athletic Center at FSU.

He also won a national championship in with Florida State.

Track and field

Warrick Dunn was also an accomplished track and field star, named as an Associated PressAll-American as a member of Florida State's men's 4xm relay team.

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Dunn competed on the Seminoles' track & field team as a sprinter during all four years he was enrolled at Florida State. His personal best in the meters is seconds.

College statistics

Professional career

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers (first stint)

Dunn was selected in the first round of the NFL draft with the 12th overall pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[3] Dunn had a highly successful rookie season, was selected to the NFC Pro Bowl team, and named the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Dunn spent the next four years of his career in Tampa Bay, and was again named to the Pro Bowl in In game 13 of that season, he had a career-best yards rushing against the Dallas Cowboys (then, 2nd most in franchise history).

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Atlanta Falcons

A free agent in the offseason, Dunn signed with the Atlanta Falcons. Once again, he made a positive impact on his team with 9 total TDs and in that year, he led the league with a yards per carry average. Dunn scored the most rushing touchdowns in his career, 9, in the season despite splitting carries with T.J.

Duckett and also led the team in rushing with 1, yards. Having led his team in rushing yards again in , Dunn was named the NFC's Pro Bowl team, marking his third selection to the team. For his career, Dunn has only missed 10 games and has a total of 2, carries for 9, yards 43 touchdowns and a average. Dunn finished his first 10 seasons with at least 1, combined rushing and receiving yards per season.

During the season, with Falcons starting quarterback Byron Leftwich out with a high ankle sprain, Dunn served as the third string emergency quarterback behind Joey Harrington and Chris Redman, a position he played in high school.

On March 3, , the Falcons released Dunn per his request. This came a day after the Falcons signed former San Diego Chargers backup running back Michael Turner.[4] On December 17, , he became a minority owner of the Atlanta Falcons.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (second stint)

On March 10, , Dunn returned to the Buccaneers after signing a two-year, $6 million contract. In week 6 against the Carolina Panthers, Dunn had his first yard game since re-joining the Buccaneers. Dunn was released by the Buccaneers on February 25, [5] He retired from the NFL 14th all-time in all-purpose yards with 15, (20th As of [update])[1] and 19th in rushing yards with 10, (23rd As of [update]).[2]

NFL career statistics

Year Team GP Rushing Receiving Fumbles
AttYdsAvgLngTDFDRecYdsAvgLngTDFDFumLost
TB1676434395931832
TB161,50242443102210
TB1533029646822932
TB161,70842444512311
TB1321320683132922
ATL1559739503121543
ATL1169327378621421
ATL161,6094629590932
ATL161,6536529241831
ATL161,90448221811110
ATL163843437350522
TB1540231473601100
Career[6]2,10,90494,86152516

Falcons franchise records

As of [update]'s NFL off-season, Warrick Dunn has held at least 11 Falcons franchise records, including:

  • Rush Yards: playoffs (), playoff game ( on STL)
  • Rush Yds/Att: playoffs (), playoff season ( in ), playoff game ( on STL)
  • Rushing TDs: playoffs (3), playoff season (3 in ), playoff game (2 on STL)
  • Rush Yds/Game: playoffs (), playoff season ( in )
  • + yard rushing games: playoffs (1, tied with Jamal Anderson and Michael Vick)

Buccaneers franchise records

He also has held at least 5 Buccaneers franchise records, including:

  • Receptions: game (12 on CHI), playoffs (26), playoff game (8 on PHI)
  • All Purpose Yds: playoff season ( in )
  • + rushing yard seasons: career (2, tied with 3 others)

Personal life

Dunn established the Homes for the Holidays (HFTH) program in , and started Warrick Dunn Charities (WDC) in as a way to grow programs and services.

The HFTH program rewards single-parent families for reaching first-time homeownership. HFTH recipient families are chosen through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity affiliates and WDC with complete home furnishings and down-payment assistance. As of July , HFTH has assisted over single parents and over dependents in Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Tampa and Tallahassee.

By providing families with a positive home environment, WDC believes that children can thrive educationally, socially and economically. In , one of those homes happened to go to the family of future NFL player Deshaun Watson. Watson went on to play quarterback for Clemson and win the College Football Playoff National Championship.[7]

Dunn's achievements have been recognized over the years.

He received a Giant Steps Award in civic leadership from former President Bill Clinton for his program. In , Dunn was presented with the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. This award is the only NFL award that recognizes a player for his community service as well as for his excellence on the field. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Dunn challenged all NFL players, except for those who play for the New Orleans Saints, to donate at least $5, to the effort.

Warrick dunn girlfriend On March 3, , the Falcons released Dunn per his request. Dunn signing autographs in Dunn's achievements have been recognized over the years. Dunn is well known for his philanthropic endeavors and success as a professional football player.

The effort received over $5 million in contributions.

In , Dunn, along with Andre Agassi, Muhammad Ali, Lance Armstrong, Jeff Gordon, Mia Hamm, Tony Hawk, Andrea Jaeger, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Mario Lemieux, Alonzo Mourning and Cal Ripken Jr., founded Athletes for Hope, a charitable organization that helps professional athletes, sports industry professionals and fans get involved in charitable causes.

For his exceptional involvement on and off the field, Dunn was awarded with the Bart Starr Award. He also received a Jefferson Award for Outstanding Athlete in Service and Philanthropy in

Writing

Dunn's autobiography, Running For My LifeISBN&#;, details his mother's murder and his battles with depression throughout his life.[8]

References

  1. ^Gary Shelton (December 16, ).

    "Confronting his pain". St. Petersburg Times.

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  6. Retrieved December 17,

  7. ^"Warrick Dunn, Combine Results, RB - Florida State". . Retrieved January 20,
  8. ^" NFL Draft Listing". . Retrieved March 30,
  9. ^Wyche, Steve (March 3, ). "Falcons release Warrick Dunn". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

    Retrieved March 3,

  10. ^Bucs Release Derrick Brooks, 4 Others Yahoo Sports, February 25,
  11. ^"Warrick Dunn Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved March 11,
  12. ^Matthew Chambers (January 10, ).

  13. Warrick dunn rumors
  14. Warrick dunn mother killed
  15. Warrick dunn released
  16. "Former Falcon's RB Warrick Dunn donated house to DeShaun Watson's family". . Retrieved January 12,

  17. ^Dunn Finds Closure After Tragedy , January 25,

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