Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Kyle Dugger was born March 22, 1996 in Decatur, Georgia. He is a Safety in the NFL.

Primarily playing basketball at Whitewater High School, Dugger did not start on the football team until his senior year. Lenoir–Rhyne, an NCAA Division II program in North Carolina, was one of three schools that offered Dugger, along with NCAA Division III member Berry College and NAIA member Reinhardt University.

After redshirting his freshman year, Dugger became an immediate starter in the Bears secondary his redshirt freshman year.

Dugger was drafted by the New England Patriots with the 37th pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

In Week 17, Dugger intercepted a pass from Teddy Bridgewater and returned it 39 yards for a touchdown in a 23–21 win over the Miami Dolphins, earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week. He led the league with three defensive touchdowns (two interceptions, one fumble recovery), and finished second on the team with 78 tackles.

On March 5, 2024, the Patriots placed the transition tag on Dugger, giving them the right to match any offer from another team. On April 7, 2024, Dugger signed a 4-year extension worth $58 Million with the Patriots.