Adrian Dingle (American football)

Adrian Kennell Dingle (born June 25, 1977) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He played five seasons for the San Diego Chargers (20002005).

Adrian Dingle
Born: (1977-06-25) June 25, 1977
Holly Hill, South Carolina
Career information
Position(s)Defensive End
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight273 lb (124 kg)
CollegeClemson
NFL draft1999 / Round: 5 / Pick: 139
Career history
As player
1999–2005San Diego Chargers

Dingle went to Roberts high school in Holly Hill, South Carolina. He then attended Clemson University, where he broke the single-season sacks record with 10.5 in his senior year. His 23 career sacks ranks third best in school history and is sixth all-time with 45 tackles for loss.[1] Dingle drafted in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. Dingle missed the entire 1999 season due to injury. He started 15 out of 16 games during the 2003 season, making 37 tackles and six sacks. He finished his career with 78 tackles, 14.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one interception. He is the cousin of former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Vontrell Jamison.

Sources

  1. Player Profile


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