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38. Cris Dishman

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38. Cris Dishman

From Purdue, Cris Dishman did not play much as a starter in his first two years after being drafted in the Fifth Round in 1988, but the Cornerback became a starter on the left side in 1990, where he became one of the better Defensive Backs in franchise history.

Dishman had a spectacular campaign in 1991, where he had six picks and was a Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro.  Analytically, Dishman had a 16 in Approximate Value, one of the best in franchise history for a Defensive Back.  Dishman continued to run the Secondary for Houston for years until he joined Washington as a Free Agent in 1997.

He recorded 31 Interceptions for Houston.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Cornerback
  • Acquired: Selected in the 5th Round, 125th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/25/88.
  • Departed:

    Signed as a Free Agent with the Washington Redskins after the 1996 Season.

  • Games Played: 140
  • Notable Statistics:

    111 Games Started
    31 Interceptions
    348 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    12 Fumble Recoveries
    132 Fumble Recovery Yards
    2 Fumble Recovery Touchdowns
    485 Combined Tackles
    143 Solo Tackles*
    38 Assisted Tackles*
    1 Punt Return
    0 Punt Return Yards
    64 Approximate Value

    8 Playoff Games

    *Solo and Assisted Tackles were not stats until the 1994 Season.

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (1991)
    Second Team All-Pro (1992)
    Pro Bowl (1991)

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