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  Dexter McDougle
Dexter McDougle

Player Profile
Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Falmouth, Va.

High School:
Stafford Senior HS

Height / Weight:
5-11 / 190

Position:
Defensive Back

Experience:
2V

05/04/2012

Secondary Embraces New Defensive Scheme

Franklin, McDougle, Robinson expected to lead defensive backfield in the fall under Stewart's leadership

04/21/2012

Defense Earns Win in Spring Football Game

Hartsfield leads defense with 12 tackles, sack

04/21/2012

Quotes - Red-White Spring Football

Saturday, April 21

02/15/2012

Four Terps Named Academic All-ACC

Francis a three-time honoree, Fulper gains a spot for second straight season, Cierski and McDougle make it for first time

11/26/2011

Maryland Falls at NC State 56-41

Brown accounted for three TDs and the defense scored twice, but the Wolfpack rallied for the win

11/05/2011

Maryland vs. Virginia - 11/5/11

AP photos from today's game.

10/29/2011

Maryland vs. Boston College :: Oct. 29, 2011 (AP Photos)

Maryland vs. Boston College :: Oct. 29, 2011 (AP Photos)

10/15/2011

Maryland vs. No. 8 Clemson - 10/15/11

AP photos from today's game.

A versatile, exciting player who moved into a starting cornerback role in 2011 ... lone cornerback on the roster to start a game ... served as the No. 3 corner during 2010 ... has played in 23 career games with 12 starts.

As a Sophomore (2011): Started all 12 games at cornerback ... an Academic All-ACC selection ... led the team with six pass breakups and tied for the team lead with three interceptions ... tied for eighth in the ACC and t-70th nationally in picks (0.25 pg), and t-15th in the conference in pass breakups (0.75 pg) ... made five tackles in the season opener against Miami (9/5) ... made his first career interception against West Virginia (9/17) and tallied three tackles ... recorded three stops against Temple (9/24) ... made four tackles against Towson (10/1) ... turned in a solid performance against Georgia Tech (10/8) with three unassisted tackles, an interception and a pass breakup ... recorded five tackles and an assisted tackle for loss against Clemson (10/15) ... had four tackles and an interception against Florida State (10/22) ... recorded four tackles and forced a fumble against Boston College (10/29) ... made four tackles, including a tackle for loss, and made a pass breakup against Virginia (11/5) ... matched career highs with two pass breakups and one tackle for loss against Notre Dame (11/12) ... scooped up a fumble and returned it 66 yards for the opening score against NC State (11/26) ... also matched career highs with four solo stops and two pass breakups.

As a Redshirt Freshman (2010): Played in 11 games and finished with 22 tackles ... recorded a career-high six tackles in his Maryland debut against Navy (9/6) ... also returned two kicks for 26 yards vs. Navy ... made five stops, including a career-best four solo stops, against West Virginia (9/18) ... had a couple of stops vs. FIU (9/25) ... had one stop and a PBU at Boston College (10/23) ... made one tackle and had two PBUs against Wake Forest (10/30) and returned a kick for 29 yards ... recorded three tackles at Miami (11/6) and made two kick returns ... had a couple of tackles at Virginia (11/13).

As a Freshman (2009): Served a redshirt season ... made the travel squad for all five road trips ... in the mix for playing time, but was able to hold onto his redshirt.

At Stafford Senior High School: A standout two-way player ... played free safety, cornerback, running back and wide receiver for the Indians ... rated the 63rd-best safety in the nation according to Scout ... rated the 76th-best athlete nationally by Rivals ... recorded 97 tackles and six interceptions as a senior in 2008 after missing most of his junior year with an injury ... also caught 48 passes for 885 yards and 11 TDs and rushed for 457 yards and nine scores on 76 carries ... returned one punt and two kickoffs for TDs last season ... named honorable mention All-Met by the Washington Post ... also garnered all-area and all-district honors following the 2008 season ... missed the majority of his junior season due to injury ... also played basketball ... clocked at 4.5 in the 40-yard dash ... also received interest from South Carolina and Virginia Tech ... coached by Chad Lewis.

Personal: Born in Woodbridge, Va. ... parents are Dexter and Gina McDougle ... high school teammate of former Maryland wide receiver Torrey Smith ... lists Shawne Merriman as his favorite all-time Terp ... carried a 3.5 GPA in high school ... a criminology and criminal justice major.

McDougle's Career Statistics
Defense G-GS UT AT TT TFL Sacks FC FR PBU Int
2010 11-0 14 8 22 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 3 0-0
2011 12-12 29 15 44 2.5-7 0.0-0 1 1 6 3-0
Total 23-12 43 23 66 2.5-7 0.0-0 1 1 9 3-0

Returns G-GS KOR Yds Avg TD PR Yds Avg TD
2010 11-0 5 71 14.2 0 0 0 0 0
2011 12-12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 23-12 5 71 14.2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Highs
Tackles - 6 (vs. Navy, 9/6/10)
Solo Tackles - 4 (twice: vs. NC State, 11/26/11; vs. West Virginia, 9/18/10)
Pass Breakups - 2 (three times: vs. NC State, 11/26/11; vs. Notre Dame, 11/12/11; vs. Wake Forest, 10/30/10)
Kick Returns - 2 (twice: vs. Miami, 11/6/10; vs. Navy, 9/6/10)
Kick Return Yards - 29 (vs. Wake Forest, 10/30/10)
Interceptions - 1 (three times: vs. Florida State, 10/22/11; vs. Georgia Tech, 10/8/11; vs. West Virginia, 9/17/11)
TFL - 1.0 (twice: vs. Notre Dame, 11/12/11; vs. Virginia, 11/5/11) Forced Fumbles - 1 (vs. Boston College, 10/29/11) Fumble Recoveries - 1 (vs. NC State, 11/26/11)

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