Adrian Dingle (American football) explained

Adrian Dingle
Number:90
Position:Defensive end
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:272
Birth Date:25 June 1977
Birth Place:Holly Hill, South Carolina, U.S.
Death Place:Winthrop, Massachusetts, U.S.
High School:Holly Hill (SC) Roberts
College:Clemson
Draftyear:1999
Draftround:5
Draftpick:139
Teams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:95
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:14.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:3
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:2
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:1
Pfr:DingAd20

Adrian Kennell Dingle (June 25, 1977 – November 8, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played five seasons for the San Diego Chargers from 2000 to 2005.

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 was selected in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL draft.[2] He 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 was the cousin of former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Vontrell Jamison.

Dingle died in Winthrop, Massachusetts, on November 8, 2022, at the age of 45. He is survived by his wife Amy Bell, son Adrian (2018) and daughter Ava (2020).[3]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.scout.com/a.z?s=143&p=8&c=1&nid=291833
  2. Web site: 1999 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-29 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: Mr. Adrian K. Dingle . Legacy . 10 November 2022.