BIO: Newest Raven CB Doug Dutch
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CB DOUG DUTCH
Height: 5-11
Weight: 205
Birthdate: 2/15/86
Michigan
Gonzaga College H.S., Washington D.C.
1st NFL Season
Transactions
- Signed as a college free agent by the Washington Redskins on April 30, 2009.
- Waived by the Redskins on September 5, 2009.
- Signed to the Redskins practice squad November 16, 2009.
- Signed with the Redskins as a free agent on January 4, 2010.
2009 (Redskins)
- Spent the 2009 offseason and training camp with the Redskins before being waived (9/5) prior to the start of the regular season.
- Was signed to Washington's practice squad (11/16) for the remainder of the 2009 season.
College
- Was a three-year letterman at the University of Michigan.
- Appeared in 41 games, seeing action at wide receiver, cornerback and on special teams.
- As a fifth-year senior, played in all 12 games and served as special teams captain against Wisconsin and Purdue.
- As a junior, played in all 13 games and made his debut at cornerback against Notre Dame.
- Switched from wide receiver to cornerback prior to 2007 spring drills.
- Had four receptions for 34 yards in career.
Personal
- A member of the 2005 Academic All-Big Ten Conference team and was a two-time University of Michigan Athletic Academic Achievement honoree (2004-05).
- Majored in Psychology. Was a three-year starter and letterman at Gonzaga College High School.
- During his high school career, totaled 60 receptions for 1,000 yards and scored 25 touchdowns on offense and made 207 tackles along with 10 interceptions on defense.
- Named a SuperPrep All-American and was rated the No. 2 prospect in the Maryland/DC area coming out of high school.
- Was honored as one of the members of the Top 100 Dream Team by PrepStar.
- Also named the District of Columbia's Gatorade Player of the Year.
- A three-year letter winner in basketball and a four-year letter winner in track, holds school records in the 100, 200, and 400 meters.
- Participated in the Redskins Harvest Feast, 4th and Life, and Holiday Wishes Come True during the 2009 season.
- Joined President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House Easter Egg Roll to help kids learn the value of good health during the 2010 offseason.
- A native of Bowie, Md.
As a youngster, rooted for the Washington Redskins and his favorite player was Champ Bailey, who also wore jersey number 24 for the team.
