Gerrid Doaks (born June 9, 1998) is an American professional

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. He played

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for the

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College career

Doaks played at the

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from 2017 to 2020. He was the starter for the Bearcats for his senior year in

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. He would rush for 673 yards and had 14 total receptions for 202 yards over the 9 game,

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shortened season. His senior performance earned him first-team all-

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honors.

Statistics

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Doaks was drafted by the

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in the seventh round, 244th overall, of the

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. He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021. Doaks was cut by the Dolphins on August 31 during final roster cuts and re-signed with the

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the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on January 14, 2022. On August 29, 2022, Doaks was waived by the Dolphins.

Houston Texans

On September 7, 2022, Doaks was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on November 16. He was re-signed on December 13. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023. On August 29, 2023, Doaks was waived by the Texans, and later re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on November 29. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024. He was waived on May 10, 2024.

References

External links

Cincinnati Bearcats bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Doaks, Gerrid 1998 births Living people Players of American football from Indianapolis American football running backs Cincinnati Bearcats football players Miami Dolphins players Houston Texans players 21st-century American sportsmen