Gerrid Doaks (born June 9, 1998) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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College career

Doaks played at the

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from 2017 to 2020. He was the starter for the Bearcats for his senior year in

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. He would rush for 673 yards and had 14 total receptions for 202 yards over the 9 game,

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shortened season. His senior performance earned him first-team all-

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honors.

Statistics

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Doaks was drafted by the

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in the seventh round, 244th overall, of the

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. He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021. Doaks was cut by the Dolphins on August 31 during final roster cuts and re-signed with the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on January 14, 2022. On August 29, 2022, Doaks was waived by the Dolphins.

Houston Texans

On September 7, 2022, Doaks was signed to the

practice squad. He was released on November 16. He was re-signed on December 13. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023.

References

External links

Houston Texans bioCincinnati Bearcats bio
1998 births Living people Players of American football from Indianapolis American football running backs Cincinnati Bearcats football players Miami Dolphins players Houston Texans players {{runningback-1990s-stub