Dana Brinson (born April 10, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).[1] He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1989 NFL draft.[2] He played college football at Nebraska.

Dana Brinson
No. 33, 81
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1965-04-10) April 10, 1965 (age 59)
Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:167 lb (76 kg)
Career information
High school:Valdosta
College:Nebraska
NFL draft:1989 / round: 8 / pick: 204
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:64
Rushing average:3.8
Receptions:12
Receiving yards:71
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Brinson made the Chargers' roster in 1989, when he competed in the preseason with popular veteran Lionel James, who was eventually cut in favor of the quicker rookie.[3] Brinson also played for the London Monarchs of the World League of American Football (WLAF).

References

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  1. ^ "NFL All-Time Players". NFL.com. Retrieved July 31, 2010.
  2. ^ "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  3. ^ Scattareggia, Kevin (August 27, 1989). "'Little Train' axed". Times-Advocate. pp. D1, D6. Retrieved February 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.