Andre Dyson
Birth dateMay 25, 1979 (age 47)
Birth placeLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height5 ft
Height in10
Weight lbs183
CollegeUtah
Draftyear2001
Draftround2
Draftpick60
Pastteams
Pastcoaching
Highlights
Statlabel 1Total tackles
Statvalue 1320
Statlabel 2Sacks
Statvalue 21.0
Statlabel 3Forced fumbles
Statvalue 34
Statlabel 4Pass deflections
Statvalue 481
Statlabel 5Interceptions
Statvalue 522
Statlabel 6Defensive touchdowns
Statvalue 65
PfrDysoAn20

Andre Dyson (born May 25, 1979) is an American college football coach and former player who is the cornerbacks coach for Weber State University, a position he has held since 2021. He played professionally as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah Utes and was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2001 NFL draft.[1]

Early years

Andre Dyson was born on May 25, 1979, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He grew up most of his life in Clinton, Utah, and attended West Clinton Elementary School. He also attended Syracuse Junior High School, and Clearfield High School. While attending Clearfield, Dyson lettered in football, soccer, and basketball. In football, as a senior, he was named the team's Defensive Most Valuable Player, and was an All-Region selection, an All-Area selection, and an All-State selection. In soccer, he was a second-team All-State selection.[2]

Professional career

Dyson received the NFC defensive player of the week in 2005 for his performance on Monday Night Football in week 13. Dyson returned both an interception (72 yards) and fumble (25 yards) for touchdowns in a 42-0 Seattle Seahawks win against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 5, 2005.[3] On February 26, 2008, the New York Jets released him.[4]

Coaching career

In 2009, Dyson joined Weber State as an assistant coach.[5]

In 2012, Dyson was hired as the defensive coordinator for Weber High School.[5]

In 2014, Dyson was hired as the head football coach for Clearfield High School.[6] He resigned following the 2020 season.[7]

In 2021, Dyson was hired as the cornerbacks coach for Weber State.

Career statistics

NFL

Legend
Led the league
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2001TEN1412595540.01336036161000
2002TEN1616615651.03327116142000
2003TEN16166554110.00462251140000
2004TEN1616413560.006135044150000
2005SEA105212010.001721721011251
2006NYJ15156251110.014-30080000
2007NYJ90111100.00100040000
9680320282381.05223294728141251

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2002TEN222200.00000010000
2003TEN225500.00100030000
2005SEA323300.01000020000
2006NYJ112200.00000000000
87121200.01100060000

Personal life

Dyson is the younger brother of former NFL wide receiver and Titans teammate Kevin Dyson. They were the first brothers in NFL history to score touchdowns in the same game.[8]

References

  1. ^ "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
  2. ^ "Weber State Bio". weberstatesports.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2011-09-03.
  3. ^ "PRO FOOTBALL; Jets Corner Starts Over After Missing Star Turn". The New York Times. 2006-08-04. Retrieved 2011-09-03.
  4. ^ "Jets cut veterans Dyson, McCareins and Clarke". jetsinsider.com. 2008-02-26. Archived from the original on 2012-03-31. Retrieved 2011-09-03.
  5. ^ "Clearfield High hires Andre Dyson as football coach". The Salt Lake Tribune. December 2, 2013. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
  6. ^ "Coaches / Coaches". Archived from the original on 2014-09-11. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
  7. ^ "Andre Dyson steps down as Clearfield High head football coach; Woods Cross nears hire". standard.net. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
  8. ^ "Top 50 Players in 50 Years of Tennessee Titans/Houston Oilers Football". bleacherreport.com. 2010-03-25. Retrieved 2011-09-03.