Kevin Dyson

Kevin Tyree Dyson (born June 23, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah Utes. He was selected by the Tennessee Oilers 16th overall in the 1998 NFL Draft.

Kevin Dyson
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Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1975-06-23) June 23, 1975
Logan, Utah, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:Clearfield (Clearfield, Utah)
College:Utah
NFL draft:1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Senior Bowl MVP (1998)
  • 2× first-team All-WAC (1996, 1997)
  • Freedom Bowl champion (1994)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:178
Receiving yards:2,325
Receiving touchdowns:18
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Dyson is best known for his part in two historic NFL plays – the Music City Miracle and The Tackle. He and his brother Andre were the first brothers in NFL history to score touchdowns in the same game.

After his football career ended, Dyson earned two master's degrees and a doctorate, and became the principal of a middle school, then a high school.

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