Dustin Stanton (born February 20, 1994) is a former American football offensive lineman. He played college football at Oregon State.

Dustin Stanton
No. 67
Position:Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1994-02-20) February 20, 1994 (age 30)
Lakewood, Washington
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:Lakewood High School
(Arlington, Washington)
College:Oregon State
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× First-team Pac-12 All-Academic (2013, 2014, 2016)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early years

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Dustin Stanton was born in North Lakewood, Washington to Marty and Diana Stanton on February 20, 1994. His father played football at Eastern Washington University and worked as a physical therapist where he founded North Sound Physical Therapy in Marysville, Washington.[1]

Stanton attended Lakewood High School[2] in North Lakewood, Washington. As a three-year captain, Stanton was a two-time recipient of Lakewood's Coaches Award for leadership and hustle.[3] He also earned first-team all-league as a senior on the hardwood; honorable mention as a junior.

Stanton played on offense and defense as a linebacker and tight end, and also participated in basketball and track and field while in high school.[4]

Stanton was No.10 overall in Washington with 21 receptions and four touchdowns his senior season.[5] He was considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and was rated as the 32nd tight end prospect of his class.[6]

College career

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Stanton accepted a football scholarship from Oregon State University. As a redshirt freshman, he started 13 games at tight end, but then moved to the offensive line.[7]

As a sophomore, he started 6 games at right tackle.[8]

As a junior, he continued to play at right tackle and started 12 games. Stanton was one of only two offensive linemen to start all 12 games in 2015.[9]

As a senior at Oregon State, Stanton started all 12 games, three at right tackle and nine at right guard.[10]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6 in
(1.98 m)
298 lb
(135 kg)
5.16 s 4.62 s 7.78 s 30 in
(0.76 m)
9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)
18 reps

Cincinnati Bengals

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Stanton signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on April 29, 2017, as an undrafted free agent.[11] He was released in August out of preseason.

Dallas Cowboys

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Stanton signed a 2-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys[12] on April 28, 2018, as a free agent. He suffered a knee injury[13] and was placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.

References

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  1. ^ "Marysville Clinic". NorthSound Physical Therapy. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  2. ^ Patterson, Nick (May 2, 2017). "Lakewood High School grad getting a shot at the NFL". HeraldNet.com. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  3. ^ Sports, KVAL (February 1, 2012). "Beaver Football: 'We got the two best players in our state'". KVAL. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
  4. ^ "Dustin Stanton - Oregon State". Lakewood Cougars Football. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  5. ^ Sports, KVAL (February 1, 2012). "Beaver Football: 'We got the two best players in our state'". KVAL. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  6. ^ "Dustin Stanton Profile". rivals.com. Archived from the original on October 28, 2019.
  7. ^ "Dustin Stanton - Football". Oregon State University Athletics. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  8. ^ "Dustin Stanton - Football". Oregon State University Athletics. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  9. ^ "Dustin Stanton - Football". Oregon State University Athletics. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  10. ^ "Dustin Stanton - Football". Oregon State University Athletics. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  11. ^ Russell, Marcus (April 29, 2017). "Dustin Stanton signs UDFA deal with the Cincinnati Bengals". Building The Dam. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  12. ^ "Dustin Stanton". NFL.com. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  13. ^ "Injury Update: Reserve center Dustin Stanton leaves game". Cowboys Wire. August 27, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2019.