Dedrick Epps

Dedrick Epps
Dedrick Epps

Epps with the Dolphins in 2011
No. 86     Indianapolis Colts
Tight End
Personal information
Date of birth: June 19, 1988 (1988-06-19) (age 23)
Place of birth: Richmond, Virginia
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight: 250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College: Miami
NFL Draft: 2010 / Round: 7 / Pick: 235
No regular season or postseason appearances
Career history
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Practice Squad
Career highlights and awards
  • N/A
Stats at NFL.com

Dedrick Epps (born June 19, 1988) is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh round, 253rd overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Miami.

He has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins.

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Early years

Epps attended Huguenot High School in Richmond, Virginia. As a senior in 2005, he caught 38 passes for more than 700 yards and eight touchdowns. He also had four two-point conversions. As a junior in 2004, he caught 15 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns. On defense as an outside linebacker, he recorded 75 tackles and made three interceptions, one which he returned for a 75 yard touchdown. Rated the No. 12 tight end by Rivals.com, Epps decided to accept a football scholarship from the University of Miami.

College career

Epps played for the Miami Hurricanes for four seasons and was a starter in his junior and senior seasons. His best season came as a junior, where he caught 22 passes for 304 yards and 2 touchdowns, while starting 10 games. He ended his college career with 49 receptions, 634 receiving yards, and 6 touchdowns.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

Epps was drafted by the Chargers in the seventh round, 235th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Miami Dolphins

On September 14, 2010, Epps was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad. He was later waived on September 2, 2011.

Indianapolis Colts

Epps was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad on October 5, 2011.

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