Mark Dillard (born December 5, 1986) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2008. He played

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at Louisiana Tech.

Professional career

New England Patriots

Dillard was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2008. He was waived by the team on August 30, 2008, and signed to the team's practice squad on September 1, 2008. He was waived from the practice squad on September 10, 2008, and re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 15, 2008. He was again waived from the Patriots' practice squad on September 24, 2008. He was then re-signed to the Patriots' practice squad on October 22. His contract expired after the season.

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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs bioNew England Patriots bio
1986 births Living people Players of American football from Baton Rouge, Louisiana American football running backs American football safeties Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football players New England Patriots players {{defensiveback-1980s-stub