Johnny Dingle

Johnny Dingle (born November 9, 1984) is a former American football defensive lineman. He played collegiately at West Virginia. He was undrafted in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Johnny Dingle
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1984-11-09) November 9, 1984
Miami, Florida
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
College:West Virginia
Undrafted:2008
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at ArenaFan.com
Johnny Dingle
Medal record
Men’s American football
Representing  United States
World Championship
2011 AustriaTeam Competition

Dingle was one of the league's most sought after undrafted rookie free agents,[1] and was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs,[2] but was waived after being signed to the practice squad.[3]

High school career

Dingle was a four-year starter at defensive end at Booker T. Washington High School, where he recorded 89 tackles and 22 sacks as a senior. He also had a blocked punt and a game-saving field goal block as well. He also has his football number retired at the school. He was named All-State, named Dade County Player of the Year, and was the captain of the basketball team. He originally signed with Florida, but then changed his decision to West Virginia.

College career

Dingle enrolled at West Virginia University in 2004, but sat out the season due to grades. In 2005 as a sophomore, he recorded 13 tackles and 2.5 sacks on the season. As a junior in 2006, he started early at defensive end. Against Mississippi State, he had a two sacks for a total of 16 yards while he forced a fumble against Wofford. He missed the Syracuse and Connecticut with an ankle injury, but bounced back with two tackles against Louisville. In 2007, he was on the defensive line with Keilen Dykes. Dingle was named Second-team All-Big East and earned the team's Gridiron Gladiator Award at the conclusion of the regular season. In his final collegiate game, the 48–28 victory over Oklahoma in the 2008 Fiesta Bowl. He finished his senior season with 47 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. He, along with Pat White, and Marc Magro, was named an Honorable Mention All-American by Sports Illustrated.com.[4]

Professional career

Pre-draft

On December 20, 2007, Dingle announced his intentions to leave West Virginia University to enter the NFL Draft. He still had a year of eligibility left, due to being a junior.[5]

Pre-draft measureables
Wt 40 yd 20 ss 3-cone Vert BP Broad Jump
244 lb. 4.85 X X 29.5" 28 *9'

(* represents NFL Combine)

NFL Draft

Scott Wright, owner of NFL Draft Countdown, projected Dingle at #29 in the defensive end class.[6] He was also invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.[7] At the Combine, he was reported to have met with the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos. In April 2008, USA Today ranked Dingle as the #12 defensive end and as a fourth round selection in the Draft.[8] He was, however, not selected in the NFL Draft and thus became an undrafted free agent at the draft's conclusion.

Kansas City Chiefs

After going undrafted in the 2008 NFL Draft, Dingle was one of the league's most sought after undrafted players.[9] He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs.[10] In the second week of the preseason, he recorded a tackle and a sack in his preseason debut against the Arizona Cardinals.[11] However, after the preseason Dingle was waived from the Chiefs squad.[12]

Abilene Ruff Riders

Johnny signed with the Abilene Ruff Riders of the Indoor Football League in December 2009.[13]

References

References
  1. Gretz, Bob (May 12, 2008). "The Questions on Defense (Question #3: how will the rotation go on the defensive line?)". KCChiefs.com. Kansas City Chiefs. Archived from the original on June 16, 2008. Retrieved September 27, 2008.
  2. "Chiefs Agree to Terms with 17 Rookie Free Agents". KCChiefs.com. Kansas City Chiefs. May 2, 2008. Archived from the original on June 9, 2008. Retrieved September 27, 2008.
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20141205012030/http://www.kffl.com/player/18356/nfl/news/johnny-dingle
  4. "Football: White, Dingle, Magro Honored". MSNSportsNet.com. Mountaineer Sports Network. December 2, 2007. Retrieved September 27, 2008.
  5. Keller, Matt (December 20, 2007). "Scout.com: Devine Decision". Scout.com. Archived from the original on December 5, 2008. Retrieved September 27, 2008.
  6. Wright, Scott (2008). "NFL Draft Countdown – Defensive End Rankings". NFLDraftCountdown.com. NFL Draft Countdown. Archived from the original on May 11, 2008. Retrieved September 27, 2008.
  7. "NIC: 2008 Official Invite List". 2008. Archived from the original on May 14, 2008. Retrieved September 27, 2008.
  8. "2008 NFL Draft Database". USAToday.com. USA Today. 2008. Retrieved September 27, 2008.
  9. Gretz, Bob (May 12, 2008). "The Questions on Defense (Question #3: how will the rotation go on the defensive line?)". KCChiefs.com. Kansas City Chiefs. Archived from the original on June 16, 2008. Retrieved September 27, 2008.
  10. "Chiefs Agree to Terms with 17 Rookie Free Agents". KCChiefs.com. Kansas City Chiefs. May 2, 2008. Archived from the original on June 9, 2008. Retrieved September 27, 2008.
  11. Gretz, Bob (August 16, 2008). "Cardinals vs. Chiefs". KCChiefs.com. Kansas City Chiefs. Archived from the original on April 18, 2008. Retrieved September 27, 2008.
  12. "Chiefs Place Merritt on NFI; Release 21 Others". KCChiefs.com. Kansas City Chiefs. August 30, 2008. Archived from the original on September 5, 2008. Retrieved September 26, 2008.
  13. "Ruff Riders Acquire Former Kansas City Chiefs DL Johnny Dingle".


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