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'''Johnny Dingle''' (born [[November 9]], [[1986]] in [[Miami, Florida]]) is an [[American football]] [[defensive lineman]] currently a [[free agent]] in the [[National Football League]]. He played [[College football|collegiately]] for the [[West Virginia Mountaineers]] before being undrafted in the [[2008 NFL Draft]].
'''Johnny Dingle''' (born [[November 9]], [[1986]] in [[Miami, Florida]]) is an [[American football]] [[defensive lineman]] currently a [[free agent]] in the [[National Football League]]. He played [[College football|collegiately]] at [[West Virginia Mountaineers football|West Virginia]]. He was [[Undrafted sportsperson|undrafted]] in the [[2008 NFL Draft]].


Dingle was one of the leagues most sought after undrafted [[rookie]] free agents,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2008/05/12/the_questions_on_defense/ |title=The Questions on Defense (Question #3: how will the rotation go on the defensive line?) |laster=Gretz |first=Bob |work=KCChiefs.com |publisher=Kansas City Chiefs |date=2008-05-12 |accessdate=2008-09-27}}</ref> and was signed by the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2008/05/02/chiefs_agree_to_terms_with_17_rookie_free_agents/ |title=Chiefs Agree to Terms with 17 Rookie Free Agents |work=KCChiefs.com |publisher=Kansas City Chiefs |date=2008-05-02 |accessdate=2008-09-27}}</ref>
==Early life==
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Dingle was a four-year [[Starting lineup|starter]] at [[defensive end]] at [[Booker T. Washington High School (Miami, Florida)|Booker T. Washington High School]], where he made 89 [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]] and 22 [[Quarterback sack|sacks]] as a senior. He also had a blocked [[Punt (football)|punt]] and a game-saving [[Field goal (football)|field goal]] block his senior year. He was all-state, named [[Dade County, Florida|Dade County]] player of the year, and was the [[Captain (sports)|team captain]] of the [[basketball]] team.


==High school career==
Dingle originally signed with [[University of Florida|Florida]], but then changed his decision to [[West Virginia University|West Virginia]].
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Dingle was a four-year [[Starting lineup|starter]] at [[defensive end]] at [[Booker T. Washington High School (Miami, Florida)|Booker T. Washington High School]], where he recorded 89 [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]] and 22 [[Quarterback sack|sacks]] as a [[Twelfth grade|senior]]. He also had a blocked [[Punt (football)|punt]] and a game-saving [[Field goal (football)|field goal]] block as well. He was named All-State, named [[Dade County, Florida|Dade County]] Player of the Year, and was the [[Captain (sports)|captain]] of the [[basketball]] team. He originally signed with [[Florida Gators football|Florida]], but then changed his decision to West Virginia.


==College career==
==College career==
Dingle enrolled at West Virginia University in 2004, but sat out the [[2004 NCAA Division I-A football season|season]] due to grades. In [[2005 NCAA Division I-A football season|2005]] as a sophomore, he recorded 13 tackles and 2.5 sacks on the season. As a junior in [[2006 NCAA Division I-A football season|2006]], he started early at defensive end. Against [[Mississippi State Bulldogs football|Mississippi State]], he had a two sacks for a total of 16 yards while he forced a [[fumble]] against [[Wofford College|Wofford]]. He missed the [[Syracuse Orange|Syracuse]] and [[Connecticut Huskies|Connecticut]] with an ankle injury, but bounced back with two tackles against [[Louisville Cardinals football|Louisville]]. In [[2007 NCAA Division I-A football season|2007]], he was on the defensive line with [[Keilen Dykes]]. Dingle was named Second-team All-Big East and earned the team's Gridiron Gladiator Award at the conclusion of the regular season. In his final collegiate game, the 48-28 victory over [[Oklahoma Sooners football|Oklahoma]] in the 2008 [[Fiesta Bowl]]. He finished his senior season with 47 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. He, along with [[Patrick White (American football)|Pat White]], and [[Marc Magro]], was named an Honorable Mention All-American by ''Sports Illustrated.com.''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.msnsportsnet.com/page.cfm?story=11879 |title=Football: White, Dingle, Magro Honored |work=MSNSportsNet.com |publisher=Mountaineer Sports Network |date=2007-12-02 |accessdate=2008-09-27}}</ref>
===Freshman season===
Johnny Dingle enrolled at West Virginia University in 2004, but sat out the season due to grades.

===Sophomore season===
In 2005 as a sophomore, he totaled 13 tackles and 2.5 sacks on the season. He had three tackles and a sack against [[East Carolina Pirates football|East Carolina]]. He also had two tackles and a seven-yard sack against [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|Rutgers]].

===Junior season===
As a junior in 2006, Dingle started early at defensive end. Against [[Mississippi State Bulldogs football|Mississippi State]], Dingle had a two sacks for a total of 16 yards while he forced a [[fumble]] against [[Wofford College|Wofford]]. Dingle missed the [[Syracuse Orange|Syracuse]] and [[Connecticut Huskies|Connecticut]] with an ankle injury, but bounced back with two tackles against [[Louisville Cardinals football|Louisville]].

===Senior season===
In 2007, Dingle led the defensive line with [[Keilen Dykes]]. Against [[Marshall Thundering Herd|Marshall]] in the second game of the season, Dingle recorded six tackles and two sacks. In the third game of the season against [[Maryland Terrapins football|Maryland]], he had five tackles and a fumble recovery. Against Syracuse at the [[Carrier Dome]], Dingle had two [[Pass deflected|pass deflections]] along with two forced fumbles. For the [[homecoming]] win against [[Mississippi State Bulldogs football|Mississippi State], Dingle had one of the most impressive games on the season. He recorded 5 tackles and one sack, along with pressuring the quarterback all game long. In the victory against Rutgers, Dingle only recorded one tackle. Against Louisville, Dingle recorded three total tackles. He continued his streak of good games with 6 tackles and a sack against #22 [[Cincinnati Bearcats|Cincinnati]] the next week. In the 66-21 victory to clinch the [[Big East]] title over #20 Connecticut, Dingle had 5 tackles. Following the [[Pittsburgh Panthers football|Pittsburgh]] loss to end the regular season, Dingle was named second-team All-Big East and earned the team's Gridiron Gladiator Award at the conclusion of the regular season. In Dingle's final collegiate game, the 48-28 victory over [[Oklahoma Sooners football|Oklahoma]] in the [[Fiesta Bowl]], Dingle recorded two tackles and a sack, the sack coming on the Sooners' first drive of the game to force a punt. Dingle finished his senior season with 47 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===NFL Draft===
===Pre-draft===
On [[December 20]], [[2007]], Dingle announced his intentions to leave [[West Virginia University]] to enter the [[NFL Draft]]. Dingle still had a year of eligibility left, due to being a prop player.<ref>[http://westvirginia.scout.com/2/713270.html Scout.com: Devine Decision<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
On December 20, 2007, Dingle announced his intentions to leave [[West Virginia University]] to enter the [[NFL Draft]]. He still had a year of eligibility left, due to being a junior.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://westvirginia.scout.com/2/713270.html |title=Scout.com: Devine Decision |last=Keller |first=Matt |work=Scout.com |date=2007-12-20 |accessdate=2008-09-27}}</ref>

Scott Wright, owner of NFL Draft Countdown, projected Dingle as #29 in the defensive end class.<ref>[http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/rankings/de.html NFL Draft Countdown - Defensive End Rankings<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Dingle was also invited to the [[NFL Scouting Combine|NFL Combine]].<ref>[http://www.nflcombine.net/files/invlist/2008/player_sort.html NIC: 2008 Official Invite List<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> At the Combine, Dingle was reported to have met with the [[Atlanta Falcons]], the [[Detroit Lions]] and the [[Denver Broncos]]<ref>[http://www.kffl.com/player/18356/nfl/news Johnny Dingle, DE, NFL Draft Prospect - KFFL]</ref>

In April, ''[[USA Today]]'' ranked Dingle as the #12 defensive end and as a 4th round selection in the Draft.<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/sports/graphics/nfl_draft_08/flash.htm USATODAY.com - 2008 NFL Draft Database<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

Johnny Dingle was not selected in the NFL Draft and thus became an [[Undrafted sportsperson|undrafted]] free agent at the draft's conclusion.


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===NFL Draft===
Scott Wright, owner of NFL Draft Countdown, projected Dingle at #29 in the defensive end class.<ref>
{{cite web |url=http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/rankings/de.html |title=NFL Draft Countdown - Defensive End Rankings |last=Wright |first=Scott |work=NFLDraftCountdown.com |publisher=NFL Draft Countdown |year=2008 |accessdate=2008-09-27}}</ref> He was also invited to the [[NFL Scouting Combine]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nflcombine.net/files/invlist/2008/player_sort.html |title=NIC: 2008 Official Invite List |year=2008 |accessdate=2008-09-27}}</ref> At the Combine, he was reported to have met with the [[Atlanta Falcons]], [[Detroit Lions]] and [[Denver Broncos]]. In April 2008, ''[[USA Today]]'' ranked Dingle as the #12 defensive end and as a fourth round selection in the Draft.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/graphics/nfl_draft_08/flash.htm |title=USATODAY.com - 2008 NFL Draft Database |work=USAToday.com |publisher=[[USA Today]] |year=2008 |accessdate=2008-09-27}}</ref> He was, however, not selected in the NFL Draft and thus became an [[Undrafted sportsperson|undrafted]] free agent at the draft's conclusion.


===Kansas City Chiefs===
===Kansas City Chiefs===
After going undrafted in the [[2008 NFL Draft]], Johnny Dingle was signed by the [[Kansas City Chiefs]]. In the second week of the preseason, Dingle recorded a tackle and a sack in his preseason debut agains the [[Arizona Cardinals]]. However, after the preseason Dingle was waived from the Chiefs squad<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2008/08/30/chiefs_place_merritt_on_nfi_release_21_others/ |title=Chiefs Place Merritt on NFI; Release 21 Others |accessdate=2008-09-26 |work= |publisher=kcchiefs.com |date=August 30, 2008 }}</ref>.
After going undrafted in the [[2008 NFL Draft]], Dingle was one of the leagues most sought after undrafted players.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2008/05/12/the_questions_on_defense/ |title=The Questions on Defense (Question #3: how will the rotation go on the defensive line?) |laster=Gretz |first=Bob |work=KCChiefs.com |publisher=Kansas City Chiefs |date=2008-05-12 |accessdate=2008-09-27}}</ref> He was signed by the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2008/05/02/chiefs_agree_to_terms_with_17_rookie_free_agents/ |title=Chiefs Agree to Terms with 17 Rookie Free Agents |work=KCChiefs.com |publisher=Kansas City Chiefs |date=2008-05-02 |accessdate=2008-09-27}}</ref> In the second week of the preseason, he recorded a tackle and a sack in his preseason debut against the [[Arizona Cardinals]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kcchiefs.com/gameday/20080816 |title=Cardinals vs. Chiefs |last=Gretz |first=Bob |work=KCChiefs.com |publisher=Kansas City Chiefs |date=2008-08-16 |accessdate=2008-09-27}}</ref> However, after the preseason Dingle was waived from the Chiefs squad.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2008/08/30/chiefs_place_merritt_on_nfi_release_21_others/ |title=Chiefs Place Merritt on NFI; Release 21 Others |accessdate=2008-09-26 |work=KCChiefs.com |publisher=[[Kansas City Chiefs]] |date=August 30, 2008}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Dingle's favorite NFL player growing up was [[Lawrence Taylor]], while the hardest he's ever been hit was from teammate [[Owen Schmitt]].<ref>[http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/johnny-dingle?id=1678 NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Johnny Dingle<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Dingle's favorite NFL player growing up was [[Lawrence Taylor]], while the hardest he's ever been hit was from teammate [[Owen Schmitt]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/johnny-dingle?id=1678 |title=NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Johnny Dingle |work=NFL.com |publisher=National Football League |year=2008 |accessdate=2008-09-27}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
* [http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=20228 ESPN: Chat with former W. Virginia DE Johnny Dingle - SportsNation (2008)]

==Notes==
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==External links==
* [http://www.kcchiefs.com/player/johnny_dingle/ Kansas City Chiefs bio]
* [http://www.msnsportsnet.com/profile.cfm?id=100998 West Virginia Mountaineers bio]
* [http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=11750 Kansas City Chiefs profile] at [[ESPN.com]]
* [http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/566434 Profile] at [[CBSSports.com]]


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Johnny Dingle
Career information
College:West Virginia
Undrafted:2008
Career history
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Johnny Dingle (born November 9, 1986 in Miami, Florida) is an American football defensive lineman currently a free agent in the National Football League. He played collegiately at West Virginia. He was undrafted in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Dingle was one of the leagues most sought after undrafted rookie free agents,[1] and was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs.[2]

High school career

Dingle was a four-year starter at defensive end at Booker T. Washington High School, where he recorded 89 tackles and 22 sacks as a senior. He also had a blocked punt and a game-saving field goal block as well. He was named All-State, named Dade County Player of the Year, and was the captain of the basketball team. He originally signed with Florida, but then changed his decision to West Virginia.

College career

Dingle enrolled at West Virginia University in 2004, but sat out the season due to grades. In 2005 as a sophomore, he recorded 13 tackles and 2.5 sacks on the season. As a junior in 2006, he started early at defensive end. Against Mississippi State, he had a two sacks for a total of 16 yards while he forced a fumble against Wofford. He missed the Syracuse and Connecticut with an ankle injury, but bounced back with two tackles against Louisville. In 2007, he was on the defensive line with Keilen Dykes. Dingle was named Second-team All-Big East and earned the team's Gridiron Gladiator Award at the conclusion of the regular season. In his final collegiate game, the 48-28 victory over Oklahoma in the 2008 Fiesta Bowl. He finished his senior season with 47 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. He, along with Pat White, and Marc Magro, was named an Honorable Mention All-American by Sports Illustrated.com.[3]

Professional career

Pre-draft

On December 20, 2007, Dingle announced his intentions to leave West Virginia University to enter the NFL Draft. He still had a year of eligibility left, due to being a junior.[4]

Pre-draft measureables
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244 lb. 4.85 X X 29.5" 28 *9'

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NFL Draft

Scott Wright, owner of NFL Draft Countdown, projected Dingle at #29 in the defensive end class.[5] He was also invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.[6] At the Combine, he was reported to have met with the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos. In April 2008, USA Today ranked Dingle as the #12 defensive end and as a fourth round selection in the Draft.[7] He was, however, not selected in the NFL Draft and thus became an undrafted free agent at the draft's conclusion.

Kansas City Chiefs

After going undrafted in the 2008 NFL Draft, Dingle was one of the leagues most sought after undrafted players.[8] He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs.[9] In the second week of the preseason, he recorded a tackle and a sack in his preseason debut against the Arizona Cardinals.[10] However, after the preseason Dingle was waived from the Chiefs squad.[11]

Personal life

Dingle's favorite NFL player growing up was Lawrence Taylor, while the hardest he's ever been hit was from teammate Owen Schmitt.[12]

References

Notes

  1. ^ "The Questions on Defense (Question #3: how will the rotation go on the defensive line?)". KCChiefs.com. Kansas City Chiefs. 2008-05-12. Retrieved 2008-09-27. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help); Unknown parameter |laster= ignored (help)
  2. ^ "Chiefs Agree to Terms with 17 Rookie Free Agents". KCChiefs.com. Kansas City Chiefs. 2008-05-02. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
  3. ^ "Football: White, Dingle, Magro Honored". MSNSportsNet.com. Mountaineer Sports Network. 2007-12-02. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
  4. ^ Keller, Matt (2007-12-20). "Scout.com: Devine Decision". Scout.com. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
  5. ^ Wright, Scott (2008). "NFL Draft Countdown - Defensive End Rankings". NFLDraftCountdown.com. NFL Draft Countdown. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
  6. ^ "NIC: 2008 Official Invite List". 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
  7. ^ "USATODAY.com - 2008 NFL Draft Database". USAToday.com. USA Today. 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
  8. ^ "The Questions on Defense (Question #3: how will the rotation go on the defensive line?)". KCChiefs.com. Kansas City Chiefs. 2008-05-12. Retrieved 2008-09-27. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help); Unknown parameter |laster= ignored (help)
  9. ^ "Chiefs Agree to Terms with 17 Rookie Free Agents". KCChiefs.com. Kansas City Chiefs. 2008-05-02. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
  10. ^ Gretz, Bob (2008-08-16). "Cardinals vs. Chiefs". KCChiefs.com. Kansas City Chiefs. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
  11. ^ "Chiefs Place Merritt on NFI; Release 21 Others". KCChiefs.com. Kansas City Chiefs. August 30, 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
  12. ^ "NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Johnny Dingle". NFL.com. National Football League. 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-27.

External links

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