College Clemson Education Clemson University Role American football player | Name Adrian Dingle 1999-2005 San Diego Chargers Positions Defensive end | |
Date of birth (1977-06-25) June 25, 1977 (age 38) Place of birth Holly Hill, South Carolina NFL draft 1999 / Round: 5 / Pick: 139 | ||
Adrian Kennell Dingle (born June 25, 1977) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He played five seasons for the San Diego Chargers (2000-2005).
Dingle went to Roberts high school in Holly Hill, South Carolina. He then attended Clemson University where he broke the single season sacks record with 10.5 in his senior year. His 23 career sacks ranks third best in school history and is sixth all-time with 45 tackles for loss. Dingle drafted in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. Dingle missed the entire 1999 season due to injury. He started 15 out of 16 games during the 2003 season, making 37 tackles and six sacks. He finished his career with 78 tackles, 14.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one interception. He is the cousin of former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Vontrell Jamison.