Michael Dion Dumas (born March 18, 1969 in
Grand Rapids, Michigan
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, a 1987 graduate of Lowell High School, is a former
American football
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player who was selected by the
Houston Oilers
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in the 2nd round (28th overall) of the
1991 NFL Draft
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. A 6'0", 202-lb.
safety
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from the
Indiana University
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, Dumas played in eight NFL seasons from 1991–1992 and from 1994-2000.
1969 births
Living people
American football safeties
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Houston Oilers players
Buffalo Bills players
Jacksonville Jaguars players
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Miami Dolphins coaches
Players of American football from Grand Rapids, Michigan
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