Paul Dunn (born July 7, 1960) is a former

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and

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. He played

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at the

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College career

Dunn was a three-year

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as an offensive guard for the

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from 1978 to 1982.

Coaching career

University of Pittsburgh

Dunn started coaching as a graduate assistant for the Pittsburgh Panthers in 1983.

Pennsylvania State University

Dunn was a graduate assistant for the

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from 1984 to 1985.

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Dunn served as

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coach for the

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from 1986 to 1988.

Rutgers University

Dunn was offensive line coach for the

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in 1989.

University of Maine

Dunn served as offensive line coach of the

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from 1990 to 1993.

University of Cincinnati

Dunn was offensive line coach for the

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from 1994 to 1995.

Vanderbilt University

Dunn served as offensive line coach of the

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from 1996 to 1997.

Kansas State University

Dunn was running game coordinator and offensive line coach for the

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from 1998 to 2002.

University of Kentucky

Dunn served as running game coordinator and offensive line coach of the

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from 2003 to 2004.

University of Pittsburgh

Dunn was offensive line coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers from 2005 to 2007.

Atlanta Falcons

Dunn served as assistant offensive line coach of the

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from 2008 to 2011 and offensive line coach from 2012 to 2013. He was dismissed by the Falcons on December 30, 2013.

Houston Texans

Dunn was offensive line coach for the Houston Texans in 2014. He was dismissed by the Texans on January 8, 2015.

References

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