David Sutton (American football)
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| Free agent — No. N/A | |
| Wide receiver | |
| Date of birth: May 30, 1984 | |
| Place of birth: Westminster, California | |
| Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | Weight: 222 lb (101 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
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| College: Texas-El Paso | |
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| Stats at CBS Sportsline.com | |
David Deion Sutton (born May 30, 1984 in Westminster, California) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played collegiately at Texas-El Paso.
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[edit] High school career
Sutton played football his senior year at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, though he did not get much playing time. However, he was a two-year letterman in track and field, competing in the high jump and long jump. He also competed in volleyball in high school, earning team MVP his junior year and most-improved player his sophomore season.
[edit] College career
[edit] 2003
Sutton arrived at Lincoln (Mo.) University in 2003. He set a freshman record with an 89-yard reception, and ended the 2003 season with 16 catches for 445 yards and six touchdowns.
[edit] 2004
In his lone season at Compton Community College in 2004, Sutton totaled 15 catches for 400 yards with two scores. He was a member of the most explosive offensive team in California.
[edit] 2005
After transferring to UTEP in 2005, Sutton played in eight of 12 games his first season. He caught two passes for 12 yards, including a touchdown against Texas Southern. His first career reception was a two-yard touch pass from Jordan Palmer.
[edit] 2006
As a senior in 2006, Sutton played in 12 games with two starts. He caught four passes for 18 yards on the year, including a long of seven yards. Sutton also made an assisted tackle during the season.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] 2007
After going undrafted in the 2007 NFL Draft, Sutton was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2007. He was released by the team on August 27.
[edit] Career transactions
- May 4, 2007 - Signed by Dolphins as an undrafted free agent.
- August 27, 2007 - Released by the Dolphins.
[edit] Personal
Sutton is a cousin of former UCLA and NBA player Tyus Edney.
