Dwayne Missouri
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Position: | San Antonio (TX) Roosevelt | ||
College: | Northwestern | ||
NFL draft: | 2001 / Round: 7 / Pick: 231 | ||
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Dwayne Anthony Missouri (born December 23, 1978) is a former
Early years
Missouri attended
He also practiced
College career
Missouri accepted a football scholarship from Northwestern University.[1] As a true freshman, he suffered a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot, that forced him to redshirt.
As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in 7 games, making 4 tackles and one fumble recovery. As a sophomore, he was named a starter at left defensive end, posting 34 tackles, 7 tackles for loss and 3 sacks.
As a junior, he recorded 52 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and 5 sacks. As a senior, he registered 51 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 9 sacks and 5 forced fumbles (led the conference).
Professional career
Baltimore Ravens
Missouri was selected by the
Dallas Cowboys
On October 29, 2001, he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys from the Ravens practice squad. He was deactivated for the seventh and eighth game. He was a backup at left defensive end against the Philadelphia Eagles. He was deactivated for games tenth to thirteenth. He saw action against the Arizona Cardinals, before being deactivated for the last 2 games.
In
San Francisco 49ers
On March 31, 2003, he was signed as a free agent by the San Francisco 49ers. On May 19, it was reported in the media that he didn't show up for a minicamp. The next day, it was reported that Missouri was quitting football.[6]
Colorado Crush (AFL)
In 2003, he was signed by the Colorado Crush of the Arena Football League. He played in 7 games, making 8.5 total tackles, one sack, and 3 passes defensed. On September 17, he was traded to the Philadelphia Soul in exchange for a first round draft choice in the 2004 Expansion Draft.[7]
Philadelphia Soul (AFL)
In his 4 seasons with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League, he registered 72.5 total tackles (10.5 for loss), 18.5 sacks, 15 passes defensed, 15 forced fumbles, 2 blocked kicks, 6 receptions for 38 yards and 2 touchdowns. He was released on November 12, 2007.[8]
Utah Blaze (AFL)
On November 20, 2007, he was signed by the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League.[9]
Personal life
Missouri was featured in the first season of HBO's Hard Knocks series as a member of the Baltimore Ravens.[10] He is currently an assistant high school football coach at McCollum High School in San Antonio, Texas and working on his alternative certification to become a special education teacher.[11]
On October 3, 2023 Missouri was arrested on animal cruelty charges.[12]
References
- ^ "Nu Cashes Rose Bowl Dividend Check". 8 February 1996. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ "Missouri agrees to 3-year deal". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Blaze sign former 49er". Deseret News. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. 20 August 2002. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "49ers to rekindle the days of yore / Team planning a public practice at Kezar Stadium". 20 May 2003. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Colorado Crush Historical Team Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Philadelphia Soul Historical Team Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Blaze Sign Dwayne Missouri". 20 November 2007. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "HBO's 'Hard Knocks' lacks hitting in debut". 3 August 2001. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "McCollum High School Staff". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Former Dallas Cowboys player charged with animal cruelty". 3 October 2023.