Jeff Dugan

Games and Starts

(regular season, playoffs) 2004 (14/2, 2/0), 2005 (1/0), 2006 (7/7). Total- 22/9, 2/0.

Professional Biography

Tabbed as the Viikings’ starter at FB for the final 7 games of 2006 after season-ending injury to Tony Richardson...Signed contract extension in December 2006...Physical player known for his blocking will compete for time at TE and on special teams…Only the 2nd player from the University of Maryland drafted by the Vikings, joining LB E.J. Henderson…Selected 220th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft.

NFL History

• Played in all 16 games for the 1^st time in his career as his role with the team expanded.
• Versatile player who can line up at FB and TE.

• Learning the tricks of the trade as a FB under veteran Tony Richardson, a Pro Bowler in 2007.
• Powerful blocker who played a big part in RB Adrian Peterson’s explosive rookie season.
• Matched season-high with 2 catches vs. Chicago (12/17) on Monday Night Football.
• Had career-best 29 receiving yards vs. Detroit (12/2) and caught a career-long 27-yarder on a fake-FG, catching a shovel pass from holder Chris Kluwe and had career-long 4-yard run.
• Notched his 1^st career rushing attempt for 3 yards against the Packers.
• Hauled in 1^st pass of 2007 in OT period @ Detroit (9/16) for 11 yards from QB Brooks Bollinger.
• Made transition from TE to FB for the Vikings after Tony Richardson suffered season-ending injury and handled the new position admirably.
• Caught 1^st career TD pass, a 3-yard pass from Brad Johnson vs. Arizona (11/26/06).
• Started 1^st game since 10/31/04 as a rookie when he started 1^st career game as a FB @ Miami (11/19/06).
• Caught 1^st 3 passes of his career @ Miami (11/19) ending with 20 yards.  
• Made 1^st career start in 1^st career game played on Monday Night Football @ Philadelphia (9/20/04).
• Joined Vikings as their 7^th-round draft pick in 2004.
• The 1^st TE drafted by the Vikings since Jim Kleinsasser in 1999 (2^nd round).
• Teammate at Maryland with Vikings LB E.J. Henderson.
• Started 46 of his 49 career games at Maryland.
• Earned degrees in business and finance at Maryland.
• Participated in NFLPA-sponsored classes at Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business in 2006 off-season.

 

College Information

Started 46 of 49 games after moving into the starting lineup during his freshman season...Finished his career with 55 catches for 649 yards (11.8 avg.) and 3 TDs...Played a key role in the success of the Terps' rushing attack...Played in 3 bowl games during his career.

2003 Earned 2nd-team All-ACC honors...Started every game, except vs. Florida St. when team opened up in a 3-WR set...Caught 14 passes for 175 yards (12.5 avg.) and recorded 1 solo tackle...Eight of his catches set up Terps' touchdowns...Recorded 2 receptions for 22 yards vs. The Citadel...Posted 3 receptions for 50 yards vs. West Virginia...Registered 3 catches for 40 yards vs. Virginia.

2002 Named All-ACC honorable mention...Started every game and caught 9 passes for 91 yards and a TD...Opened the season with 2 catches for 15 yards vs. Notre Dame...Had a 25-yard grab vs. Florida State...Caught 2 passes for 13 yards at Clemson, including a 4-yard TD catch.

2001 Started 10 games on the season...Used primarily as a blocker, but did have 7 catches for 64 yards (9.1 avg.) and a TD...Had a 10-yard reception at Wake Forest...Recorded 2 receptions for 22 yards, including a 4-yard TD, vs. Duke.

2000 Named the team's Freshman of the Year...Freshman All-American 3rd-team selection by The Sports Page...Took over the starting TE spot after the season opener and ranked 2nd on the team with a career-high 25 receptions for 319 yards (12.8) and a TD...Also recorded 3 tackles and recovered a fumble...Came off the bench in his collegiate debut vs. Temple and caught 3 passes for 38 yards...Earned his 1st career start the next week at West Virginia and posted 4 receptions for 64 yards...Followed that performance with a career-high 91 yards on 5 catches vs. Middle Tennessee, including a 47-yard grab...Posted 4 catches for 44 yards vs. Wake Forest, including the 1st TD of his career, a 10-yard grab...Caught 3 passes for 27 yards vs. N.C. State.

1999 Redshirted as a freshman.

Personal Biography

Double-majored, earning bachelor’s degrees in business and finance...Volunteered with school and hospital visits during college...Took part in NFLPA-sponsored education classes in business and finance at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School during 2006 offseason...Interested in a career in corporate finance...Married during 2006 offseason. Rated as top TE prospect in state at Central Catholic High in Pittsburgh...Earned all-league honors at DE and TE...Team captain as senior...Competed in shot put on track and field team.

 

Stepped into FB position for 1st time in his career in 2006 and started the final 7 games of the season.

Joins college teammate E.J. Henderson as the only Maryland Terrapins ever drafted by the Vikings.