Dillon Radunz

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Dillon Radunz
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Radunz in 2021
No. 75 – Tennessee Titans
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1998-03-28) March 28, 1998 (age 23)
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:301 lb (137 kg)
Career information
High school:Becker (Becker, Minnesota)
College:North Dakota State (2016–2020)
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 53
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 5, 2021
Games played:2
Games started:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Dillon Jeffrey Radunz (born March 28, 1998) is an American football offensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Dakota State and was drafted by the Titans in the second round in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Early life and high school career[]

Radunz grew up mostly in Becker, Minnesota, after his family moved there when he was in first grade. He attended Becker High School, where he played basketball, football, and was a shot putter on the track and field team. He was a two year starter at both offensive tackle and defensive end for Becker as the team went 25–1 and won back-to-back state championships. As a senior Radunz, was named the All-Area Football Player of the Year by the St. Cloud Times, East Central District North Division Most Valuable Player, and first-team All-State. He finished his high school career with 163 tackles, including 14 sacks.[1] Radunz committed to play college football at North Dakota State.[2]

College career[]

Radunz redshirted as a true freshman. He was named a starter going into his freshman season, but suffered a season ending knee injury after playing 17 snaps in the season opener.[3][4] He was named second team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) and started 15 games as a redshirt sophomore. As a junior he played 682 snaps with 63 knockdowns and zero sacks allowed in 12 regular season games and started all 16 of the Bison's games and was named first team All-MVFC and was a consensus first team All-American selection.[5][6] Radunz entered his redshirt senior season as a consensus preseason All-American.[7][8] He started the only game of North Dakota State's fall season against Central Arkansas, as the MVFC postponed its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] Radunz attended and played in the 2021 Senior Bowl.[10]

Radunz with the Titans in 2021

Professional career[]

On April 30, 2021, Radunz was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round, 53rd overall, in the 2021 NFL Draft.[11] On May 13, Radunz signed his four-year rookie contract with Tennessee.[12]

References[]

  1. ^ Elliot, Tom (November 28, 2015). "Dream realized for Bulldogs star, player of the year". St. Cloud Times. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  2. ^ Holmgren, Ryan (June 22, 2015). "2016 Wyoming target: Dillon Radunz". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  3. ^ Morgan, Bill (August 23, 2017). "Radunz Likely To Start For Bison Come Sept. 2". Patriot News. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  4. ^ "MCFEELY: How many key injuries can Bison survive?". The Dickinson Press. September 8, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  5. ^ "Radunz remains focused on graduation, then the NFL". Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  6. ^ "Meet Dillon Radunz, North Dakota State's stud OT prospect". Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  7. ^ "Kolpack: Exodus of FCS stars hasn't reached Lance, Radunz". Detroit Lakes Tribune. August 11, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  8. ^ "Senior Bowl executive director thinks Bison OT Radunz has NFL first round potential". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. June 24, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  9. ^ "Dillon Radunz gives NDSU another NFL prospect from Minnesota". Minneapolis Star Tribune. October 3, 2020. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  10. ^ Westrick, Sam (October 3, 2020). "Senior Bowl offers first invitation to NDSU's Radunz". 247Sports.com. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  11. ^ Wyatt, Jim (May 1, 2021). "Titans Select North Dakota State OL Dillon Radunz in Second Round of NFL Draft". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  12. ^ Boclair, David (May 13, 2021). "Five Draft Picks Signed Ahead of Rookie Minicamp". Sports Illustrated Tennessee Titans News, Analysis and More. Retrieved October 5, 2021.

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