2021 Football Roster
Dyson, Rudy
Jersey Number 17
Rudy Dyson
- Position:
- Defensive Back
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Kentwood, La.
- High School:
- Kentwood High School
Bio
2021: Made an immediate impact appearing in all 12 games as a freshman… finished the season with 27 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss of five yards and a fumble recovery… Season-best came on the road at ECU totaling six total tackles (Oct. 2).
2020: Showed great potential in his freshman season…Saw action in nine games and made one start…Finished the regulars season with 26 total tackles (20 solo) and two tackles for loss…His five pass breakups were tied for second on the team…Totaled five tackles (three solo) at UCF (Nov. 24)…Posted three solo tackles against ECU (Nov. 7)…Made the most of his first career start opportunity against No. 25-ranked Tulsa (Nov. 21), as he posted a career-high seven tackles (six solo) and added two tackles for loss…Closed out the regular season on a high note, as he posted a pair of solo tackles against Memphis (Dec. 5) and recorded his first career interception...Tallied three total tackles (two solo) against Nevada in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
Prior to Tulane: Earned three-star ratings from 247Sports.com and Rivals.com, ranking 81st among 2020 recruits out of Louisiana… Totaled 1,128 receiving yards in his senior year, averaging 80.6 yards per game with 44 receptions… Recorded seven receiving and five rushing touchdowns in his final season, helping his team to a Class 2A state finalist spot.
Personal: Communication major.
RUDY'S NOLA STORY
How do you define what it means to be NOLA Built?
NOLA Built is a way of life, to work when you don't want to and overcome adversity
What drew you to New Orleans?
The city and the culture
Favorite spot to hang out in New Orleans?
Bourbon Street
What was your first impression of New Orleans?
The Mardi Gras parades
2020: Showed great potential in his freshman season…Saw action in nine games and made one start…Finished the regulars season with 26 total tackles (20 solo) and two tackles for loss…His five pass breakups were tied for second on the team…Totaled five tackles (three solo) at UCF (Nov. 24)…Posted three solo tackles against ECU (Nov. 7)…Made the most of his first career start opportunity against No. 25-ranked Tulsa (Nov. 21), as he posted a career-high seven tackles (six solo) and added two tackles for loss…Closed out the regular season on a high note, as he posted a pair of solo tackles against Memphis (Dec. 5) and recorded his first career interception...Tallied three total tackles (two solo) against Nevada in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
Prior to Tulane: Earned three-star ratings from 247Sports.com and Rivals.com, ranking 81st among 2020 recruits out of Louisiana… Totaled 1,128 receiving yards in his senior year, averaging 80.6 yards per game with 44 receptions… Recorded seven receiving and five rushing touchdowns in his final season, helping his team to a Class 2A state finalist spot.
Personal: Communication major.
RUDY'S NOLA STORY
How do you define what it means to be NOLA Built?
NOLA Built is a way of life, to work when you don't want to and overcome adversity
What drew you to New Orleans?
The city and the culture
Favorite spot to hang out in New Orleans?
Bourbon Street
What was your first impression of New Orleans?
The Mardi Gras parades
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Sunday, September 07
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Wednesday, September 03
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Tuesday, September 02
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