Kyle Dugger, a safety with the National Football League’s New England Patriots, was born on March 22, 1996. (NFL). In the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected Dugger with the 37th overall choice.
He was the first pick in that selection to have experience playing outside of Division I FBS. During the Cowboys’ 29-35 overtime loss in Week 6, Dugger picked off Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott for the first time in his career. The following week, Dugger picked off Jets quarterback Mike White in the 54-13 victory, giving him his second consecutive game with a pick.
Where did Kyle Dugger go to high school?
At Whitewater High School, Dugger primarily played basketball; he didn’t make his football debut until his senior year. Three institutions, including NAIA member Reinhardt University, NCAA Division III member Berry College, and NCAA Division II member Lenoir-Rhyne, all in North Carolina, offered Dugger. During his senior year, Dugger made use of his agility by once returning two punts for scores against Virginia-Wise in the space of seven minutes. In 2019, Dugger won the Cliff Harris Award, presented to the top small-school defensive player, for his performance during his senior year. Additionally, Dugger competed in the 2020 Senior Bowl, where scouts commended his instincts on the field.
