Dillon Radunz Explained

Dillon Radunz
Current Team:Tennessee Titans
Number:75
Position:Guard
Birth Date:March 28, 1998
Birth Place:St. Cloud, Minnesota, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:301
High School:Becker (Becker, Minnesota)
College:North Dakota State (2016–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:2
Draftpick:53
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:39
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:16
Pfr:RaduDi00

Dillon Jeffrey Radunz (born March 28, 1998) is an American professional football guard for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Dakota State and was drafted by the Titans in the second round in the 2021 NFL draft.

Early life

Radunz grew up mostly in Becker, Minnesota, after his family moved there when he was in first grade. He attended Becker High School, where he played basketball, football, and was a shot putter on the track and field team. He was a two year starter at both offensive tackle and defensive end for Becker as the team went 25–1 and won back-to-back state championships. As a senior Radunz, was named the All-Area Football Player of the Year by the St. Cloud Times, East Central District North Division Most Valuable Player, and first-team All-State. He finished his high school career with 163 tackles, including 14 sacks.[1] Radunz committed to play college football at North Dakota State.[2]

College career

Radunz redshirted as a true freshman. He was named a starter going into his freshman season, but suffered a season ending knee injury after playing 17 snaps in the season opener.[3] [4] He was named second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) and started 15 games as a redshirt sophomore. As a junior he played 682 snaps with 63 knockdowns and zero sacks allowed in 12 regular season games and started all 16 of the Bison's games and was named first-team All-MVFC and was a consensus first-team All-American selection.[5] [6] Radunz entered his redshirt senior season as a consensus preseason All-American.[7] [8] He started the only game of North Dakota State's fall season against Central Arkansas, as the MVFC postponed its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] Radunz attended and played in the 2021 Senior Bowl.[10]

Professional career

Radunz was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round, 53rd overall, in the 2021 NFL draft.[11] On May 13, Radunz signed his four-year rookie contract with Tennessee.[12] He made his first career start at left tackle in Week 16 in place of an injured Taylor Lewan.

Radunz entered the 2022 season as a backup guard behind Aaron Brewer and Nate Davis. He made four total starts at both guard spots due to injuries. He was placed on injured reserve with a torn ACL on December 22, 2022.[13]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elliot . Tom . November 28, 2015 . Dream realized for Bulldogs star, player of the year . September 8, 2020 . St. Cloud Times.
  2. Web site: Holmgren . Ryan . June 22, 2015 . 2016 Wyoming target: Dillon Radunz . September 8, 2020 . Casper Star-Tribune.
  3. Web site: Morgan . Bill . August 23, 2017 . Radunz Likely To Start For Bison Come Sept. 2 . September 8, 2020 . Patriot News.
  4. Web site: September 8, 2017 . MCFEELY: How many key injuries can Bison survive? . September 8, 2020 . The Dickinson Press.
  5. Web site: Radunz remains focused on graduation, then the NFL . September 8, 2020.
  6. Web site: Meet Dillon Radunz, North Dakota State's stud OT prospect . September 8, 2020.
  7. Web site: August 11, 2020 . Kolpack: Exodus of FCS stars hasn't reached Lance, Radunz . September 8, 2020 . Detroit Lakes Tribune . May 15, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210515224347/https://www.dl-online.com/sports/football/6612987-Kolpack-Exodus-of-FCS-stars-hasnt-reached-Lance-Radunz-level-with-Bison-yet . dead .
  8. Web site: June 24, 2020 . Senior Bowl executive director thinks Bison OT Radunz has NFL first round potential . September 8, 2020 . The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead.
  9. Web site: Johnson . Randy . October 3, 2020 . Dillon Radunz gives NDSU another NFL prospect from Minnesota . October 4, 2020 . Minneapolis Star Tribune.
  10. News: Westrick . Sam . October 3, 2020 . Senior Bowl offers first invitation to NDSU's Radunz . . November 22, 2020.
  11. News: Wyatt, Jim . May 1, 2021 . Titans Select North Dakota State OL Dillon Radunz in Second Round of NFL Draft . TennesseeTitans.com . May 8, 2021.
  12. Web site: Boclair. David. 2021-05-13. Five Draft Picks Signed Ahead of Rookie Minicamp. live. 2021-10-05. Sports Illustrated Tennessee Titans News, Analysis and More. en-us. https://web.archive.org/web/20210513221550/https://www.si.com/nfl/titans/gm-report/tennessee-titans-2021-draft-picks-caleb-farley-dillon-radunz-contracts . May 13, 2021 .
  13. Web site: Titans Sign QB Josh Dobbs to 53-Man Roster While Placing OL Dillon Radunz on Injured Reserve. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. December 21, 2022.