Darnell Joseph Dinkins was born on January 20,1977 and is a former American football coach and tight end.
22 Facts About Darnell Dinkins
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Darnell Dinkins played college football at the university of Pittsburgh.
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Darnell Dinkins was most recently the tight ends coach for the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights football team.
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At the University of Pittsburgh as an undergraduate, Darnell Dinkins played for Pittsburgh Panthers football from 1996 to 1998 after redshirting the 1995 season.
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Darnell Dinkins started all 11 games in 1998 at free safety, finishing second on the team with 78 tackles, posting six pass deflections, two quarterback hurries and one forced fumble.
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Darnell Dinkins sat out what would have been his senior season in 1999 after injuring his back during fall camp.
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On February 6,2002, Darnell Dinkins signed with the New York Giants as a free agent.
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Darnell Dinkins made his NFL debut against the San Francisco 49ers on September 5,2002.
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In 2003, Darnell Dinkins saw action in seven games after being signed to the Giants active roster from the practice squad in week 10.
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Darnell Dinkins finished the season with two receptions for 16 yards and eight special teams tackles.
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Darnell Dinkins was waived by the Giants at the end of the training camp in 2004 and was signed by the Baltimore Ravens on October 2,2004, to their practice squad before being elevated to the active roster on October 29,2004.
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Darnell Dinkins played in ten games, starting four, in his first year with the Ravens.
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Darnell Dinkins was a key contributor for Baltimore as he pulled in nine receptions for 94 yards and one touchdown.
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Darnell Dinkins was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an unrestricted free agent on March 19,2006.
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Darnell Dinkins played in 14 games with two starts and averaged seven yards per reception and one touchdown.
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Darnell Dinkins is known more for his size and blocking than his receiving ability.
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In 2008, Darnell Dinkins caught his second career touchdown, with 2:15 left in the second quarter during the Week 6 game against the defending Super Bowl Champions, the New York Giants.
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Darnell Dinkins caught a 22-yard pass from quarterback Derek Anderson while filling in for injured tight end Kellen Winslow.
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Darnell Dinkins signed with the New Orleans Saints on March 18,2009.
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Darnell Dinkins may be best remembered for his touchdown catch against the Patriots on Monday Night Football on November 30,2009.
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In 2010 and 2011, Darnell Dinkins served as assistant tight ends coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers under head coach Raheem Morris.
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Also in 2011, Darnell Dinkins was a color commentator for the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League on KDKA-FM.