Dustin Erik Fox (born October 8, 1982 in Canton, Ohio) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.

Fox has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills.

[edit] Early years

While attending Glen Oak High School in Canton, Fox was named to the First-team Division I Associated Press All-Ohio selection on defense as a junior and senior. He gathered 12 interceptions on defense and ran for over 1,250 rushing yards with 12 touchdowns. He participated in the first ever U.S. Army All-American Bowl game on December 30, 2000.

[edit] College career

Fox was a 4-year starter for Ohio State University, He helped lead the team to the BCS National Championship in 2002 at the Fiesta Bowl and was considered one of the Buckeyes most consistent players throughout his tenure at the school. He graduated with a Communications major.

[edit] Professional career

[edit] Minnesota Vikings

Fox was drafted in the 3rd round (80th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Fox fractured the radius bone in his left arm in training camp while tackling running back Mewelde Moore, during the first session in full gear,^[1] and was released on September 2, 2006.^[2]

[edit] Philadelphia Eagles

On September 4, 2006, Fox was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad, but was promoted to the 53-man roster on September 19.^[3] He was however released by the Eagles on October 4, and then re-signed to the practice squad the next day.^[3] On January 27, 2007, Fox was signed to a new contract by the Eagles.^[3]

[edit] Buffalo Bills

Fox was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad as a wide receiver, but was shortly moved back to the secondary. He was promoted to the 53-man roster of the Bills on November 23, 2007.^[4] On August 30, 2008 the Bills released Fox during final cuts.^[5]

Ten weeks into the 2008 season, Fox was re-signed to the Bills' practice squad on November 12. He was promoted to the active roster on November 21 after linebacker Marcus Buggs was placed on injured reserve.^[6]

A restricted free agent in the 2009 offseason, Fox was re-signed by the Bills on February 26. He was waived on August 12 when the team re-signed center Christian Gaddis.

[edit] Personal

Fox's brother, Derek Fox, played football for Penn State, the St Louis Rams, and the Indianapolis Colts. Dustin also has four uncles who played football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.^[7]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Buffalo Bills bio