Dwayne Haskins
American football player and quarterback
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United States
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A football player played as a quarterback in the NFL, primarily for the Washington Football Team and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gained recognition in college at Ohio State University, where threw for 4,831 yards and 50 touchdowns in 2018. Led the Buckeyes to a Big Ten Championship and earned the Graham-George Offensive Player of the Year Award. Entered the NFL Draft and was selected 15th overall in 2019. Played two seasons in the NFL before passing away in 2022.
Selected 15th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft
Threw for 4,831 yards and 50 touchdowns in 2018
Won the Big Ten Championship with Ohio State
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