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]

Andre Dyson
Dyson during his tenure with the Jets
Personal information
Born (1979-05-25) May 25, 1979 (age 47)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
CollegeUtah
NFL draft2001: 2nd round, 60th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
Awards and highlights
  • First-team All-MW (2000)
  • Second-team All-MW (1999)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles320
Sacks1
Forced fumbles4
Pass deflections81
Interceptions22
Defensive touchdowns5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early years

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightBroad jump
5 ft 10 in
(1.78 m)
179 lb
(81 kg)
9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)
All values from NFL Combine[3]

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.[4] On February 26, 2008, the New York Jets released him.[5]

Coaching career

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In 2009, Dyson joined Weber State as an assistant coach.[6]

In 2012, Dyson was hired as the defensive coordinator for Weber High School.[6]

In 2014, Dyson was hired as the head football coach for Clearfield High School.[7] He resigned following the 2020 season.[8]

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

Career statistics

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Legend
Led the league
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2001TEN 1412595540.01336036161000
2002TEN 1616615651.03327116142000
2003TEN 16166554110.00462251140000
2004TEN 1616413560.006135044150000
2005SEA 105212010.001721721011251
2006NYJ 15156251110.014-30080000
2007NYJ 90111100.00100040000
9680320282381.05223294728141251

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2002TEN 222200.00000010000
2003TEN 225500.00100030000
2005SEA 323300.01000020000
2006NYJ 112200.00000000000
87121200.01100060000


Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Clearfield Falcons () (2014–2020)
2014 Clearfield 2–81–56th
2015 Clearfield 0–100–67th
2016 Clearfield 2–91–67th
2017 Clearfield 5–52–45th
2018 Clearfield 1–80–67th
2019 Clearfield 1–91–56th
2020 Clearfield 3–82–57th
Clearfield: 14–577–37
Total:14–57

Personal life

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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.[9]

References

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  1. "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  2. "Weber State Bio". weberstatesports.com. Archived from the original on October 2, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
  3. "2001 Draft Scout Andre Dyson, Utah NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  4. "PRO FOOTBALL; Jets Corner Starts Over After Missing Star Turn". The New York Times. August 4, 2006. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
  5. "Jets cut veterans Dyson, McCareins and Clarke". jetsinsider.com. February 26, 2008. Archived from the original on March 31, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
  6. 1 2 "Clearfield High hires Andre Dyson as football coach". The Salt Lake Tribune. December 2, 2013. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  7. "Coaches / Coaches". Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  8. "Andre Dyson steps down as Clearfield High head football coach; Woods Cross nears hire". standard.net. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  9. "Top 50 Players in 50 Years of Tennessee Titans/Houston Oilers Football". bleacherreport.com. March 25, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
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