Kevin Tyree Dyson (born June 23, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah Utes. He was selected by the Tennessee Oilers 16th overall in the 1998 NFL draft.
Dyson is best known for his part in two historic NFL plays – the Music City Miracle and The Tackle. He and his brother Andre were the first brothers in NFL history to score touchdowns in the same game.
Early life and college
Born in Logan, Utah, Dyson graduated in 1993 from Clearfield High School in Clearfield, Utah. In the fall of his senior year, he helped his team win the 1992 State 4A championship.
At the University of Utah, Dyson played on the Utah Utes football team for five seasons (1993–1997) and graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in sociology. In his four seasons as a starter, Dyson caught 192 passes for 2,726 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Professional football career
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Dyson played for the Tennessee Titans from 1998 to 2002, wearing #87. in a play known as The Tackle.
Dyson played for the Carolina Panthers in 2003 but saw very little action due to injury. but later released him. In 2005 he signed with the Washington Redskins but was cut on September 3 when teams reduced their rosters to the final 53 players. He finished his 6 NFL seasons with 178 receptions for 2,325 yards and 18 touchdowns in 59 regular-season games. Dyson served as an assistant principal at Independence High School and as the principal of Grassland Middle School in Franklin, Tennessee. On April 22, 2021, he was named principal at Centennial High School in Franklin.
Personal life
Dyson is the older brother of NFL cornerback and former Titans teammate Andre Dyson. He lived in Nashville and Salt Lake City during his football career.