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Dexter Coakley

LB

Dexter Coakley came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (65th overall) in 1997, drafted out of Appalachian State. His most recent season came in 2006 with LAR, capping a 10-season NFL career. He posted a 56.8 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 69th percentile among DEFs. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 59 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 230#

College

Appalachian State

Draft

Rd 3, 65th overall (1997)

Seasons

1997–2006

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
54.9

65th percentile among DEFs

16 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.54
Pass rush×0.3-0.03
Ball skills×0.25-0.31
Run defense×0.2+1.27
Availability×0.1+1.09

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006LAR56.88
2005LAR55.212
2004DAL511633
2003DAL60.916
2002DAL60.116
2001DAL6415
2000DAL54.91626
1999DAL67.916

Career profile

Dexter Coakley has appeared in 115 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: DAL (1999–2004), LAR (2005–2006).

He has rushed for 59 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2004 with DAL: 33 yards and 0 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 67.9, in the 87th percentile among DEFs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2000 splits

regular season

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PHI—57.9
Week 2ARI—39.7
Week 3WAS—69.3
Week 4SF26 rush yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 5CAR—41.6
Week 7NYG—60.7
Week 8ARI—58.8
Week 9JAX—48.4
Week 10PHI—49.4
Week 11CIN—41.9
Week 12BAL—40.8
Week 13MIN—40.5
Week 14TB—40.4
Week 15WAS—39.3
Week 16NYG—73.3
Week 17TEN—57.9

Dexter Coakley — common questions

What position does Dexter Coakley play?
Dexter Coakley is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Dexter Coakley played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dexter Coakley has played for DAL (1999–2004), LAR (2005–2006).
Where did Dexter Coakley go to college?
Dexter Coakley played college football at Appalachian State.
When was Dexter Coakley drafted?
Dexter Coakley was selected in round 3, 65th overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Dexter Coakley scored?
Dexter Coakley has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Dexter Coakley's ScoutIndex Rating?
Dexter Coakley rated 56.8 for 2006, the 69th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 3, 1997

Also from Appalachian State