Dallas Sartz
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| College: | Southern California |
| NFL draft: | 2007 / Round: 5 / Pick: 143 |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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Dallas Sartz (born July 8, 1983 in Granite Bay, California) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California.
Sartz has also been a member of the Minnesota Vikings.
Early years
Sartz prepped at Granite Bay High School in Granite Bay, California. A highly touted recruit, he mulled attending Oregon and Washington before committing to Pete Carroll's Trojans.[1]
College career
Sartz played college football at the University of Southern California, where he was a two-time team captain.[1] He was a 2004 and 2006 Pac-10 conference honorable mention. Sartz was invited to play in the 2007 East-West Shrine Game.
Professional career
Washington Redskins
Sartz was drafted by the Washington Redskins in 5th round in the 2007 NFL Draft. He ran a 4.58 40 at the NFL Combine. Sartz signed a contract with the Redskins in July 2007.[2] On September 1, 2007, Sartz was released by the Redskins.
Minnesota Vikings
On March 17, 2008, Sartz signed with the Minnesota Vikings. But he was later released on May 2 by the Vikings.
Personal
Sartz graduated from USC with a bachelor's degree in communications and a business law minor.[1] Sartz' mother, Lori, was a track sprinter. Sartz' father, Jeff, played as a safety during his years at Oregon State University.[1] His grandfather was a boxer at Washington State University.
References
- ^ a b c d Exit Interview: Dallas Sartz, WeAreSC.com, April 24, 2007.
- ^ Gary Fitzgerald, Draft Deals: Blades, Sartz, Palmer In Fold, Redskins.com, July 16, 2007.