National Football League running back Warrick Dunn most recently played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Dunn, along with others including Joey Galloway and Derrick Brooks were released by the Buccaneers on February 25, 2009.USA Today: Big shakeup in Tampa: Brooks, Dunn, Galloway, others cut
Football Career
After playing college football with the Florida State Seminoles, Dunn was selected 12th overall in the 1997 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]. He made his debut that same year, recording 1,440 total yards for seven touchdowns, earning NFL Rookie of the Year honors. After a total of five seasons with the Buccaneers, Dunn signed with the Atlanta Falcons in 2005. He was released by the Falcons on March 3, 2008, then signed with the Buccaneers on March 10, 2008.
On December 14, 2008, Dunn recorded his 500th catch and became the sixth NFL running back to record 10,000 career rushing yards and 500 receptions.MiamiHerald.com: Dunn Joins List of Elite Running Backs
Charity
The Warrick Dunn Foundation was established in 1997 as a way to help single parent households establish themselves in the community. The foundation builds homes for the underprivileged in the Atlanta, Baton Rouge and Tampa. As of 2007, the foundation has built 45 homes. The down payments for these homes were fronted by Dunn, who then works with the community, through the foundation, to help the families get jobs and establish college and retirement savings.
Warrick Dunn Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5-9
- Weight: 180
- Rookie Year: 1997
Warrick Dunn Timeline
January 5, 1975: Born
1997: Debuts with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1998: Pro Bowl
2001: Pro Bowl
2002 Signs with Atlanta Falcons
2006: Pro Bowl
2008: Released by the Atlanta Falcons, signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
