Countdown to Camp: Bud Dupree
Countdown to Camp is a series aimed at preparing fans for the Pittsburgh Steelers upcoming training camp by focusing on players who were on the 2016 roster. Each profile will include basic statistics and a hand selected highlight from last year.
| Bud Dupree | 48 |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Date of birth | February 12, 1993 (age 24) |
| Place of birth | Macon, Georgia |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 254 lb (115 kg) |
| High school | Irwinton (GA) Wilkinson Co. |
| College | Kentucky |
| NFL Draft | 2015 / Round 1 / Pick 22 |
| Career | Pittsburgh Steelers (2015-present) |
After gradually easing his way into more playing time as a rookie, Bud Dupree had his sophomore season stolen by a groin injury which would keep the outside linebacker sidelined until Week 11 of the 2016 season.
However, Dupree made up for lost time quickly. After playing back into “football shape” he assumed 99.9% of the snaps from Week 14 and beyond. His presence was felt the most that first full week back, where he terrorized the Buffalo Bills offensive line all game long, getting to Bills QB Tyrod Taylor 2.5 times. Dupree would finish the 2016 regular season with 4.5 sacks over his last four games, adding another half sack in the playoffs.
One would imagine a fully healthy Dupree could exceed double-digit sacks in 2017.
Career Stats
| Year | Age | G | GS | PD | FF | FR | Sk | Tkl | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 22 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 9 | ||
| 2016 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.5 | 19 | 5 |
| Career | 23 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8.5 | 36 | 14 |
Dupree Highlight
https://twitter.com/steelcityundrgr/status/884763461154205697
