David Arkin (American football)

David John Arkin (born October 7, 1987) is a former American football offensive guard in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams. He played college football at Missouri State University.

David Arkin
Arkin with the Rams in 2016
No. 66
Position:Offensive guard
Personal information
Born: (1987-10-07) October 7, 1987
Wichita, Kansas
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:306 lb (139 kg)
Career information
High school:Wichita (KS) Kapaun Mt. Carmel
College:Missouri State
NFL Draft:2011 / Round: 4 / Pick: 110
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:4
Games started:0
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early years

Arkin attended Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School. He became a starter as a sophomore. As a senior, he was a consensus All-state selection as an offensive lineman. As a defensive lineman, he earned All-city consideration, registering 47 tackles and 3 sacks, while helping his team to a sectional championship. He started 28 games in his last three seasons. He also was part of the school's wrestling team.

He accepted a football scholarship from Missouri State University. He was the team starter at right guard in his first three years. He started playing left tackle in the last two games of his junior season and was named the full-time starter at that position as a senior.

He received All-MVFC honors in four straight years, becoming the third Missouri State player ever to achieve that distinction.[1]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Arkin was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (110th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft, with the intention of playing him at offensive guard.[2] He was declared inactive for every game as a rookie.

In 2012, he was forced to learn the center position in training camp, after the team suffered a series of injuries. His lack of strength and experience, kept him inactive in 9 games. He was active for 7 contests, although he didn't play a snap despite being healthy.[3]

In 2013, the team decided to have him focus on the right guard position. As he has done in previous training camps, he proved to be one of the most durable players on the team and was activated for the first regular season game of his career in the season opener against the New York Giants. He was released on October 26, to make room for Jakar Hamilton and later signed to the team's practice squad.[4]

Miami Dolphins

On November 5, 2013, he was signed by the Miami Dolphins from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad. The signing was a direct result of the issues the Dolphins where having on their offensive line, after Richie Incognito alleged role in the harassment of teammate Jonathan Martin.[5] He was active in only one game (against the Carolina Panthers). The following season after being tried at center, he was waived on August 30, 2014.[6]

Seattle Seahawks

On September 3, 2014, the Seattle Seahawks signed him to their practice squad. He was waived five days later.[7]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 16, 2014, Arkin was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[8] On December 31, he was promoted to the active roster when Gosder Cherilus was placed on the injured reserve list. He played in 3 playoff games, mainly on special teams.[9]

On September 5, 2015, he was released and signed to the practice squad.[10] He was cut from the practice squad on September 23, and re-signed on October 26.[11] On November 3, he was released to make room for guard Ben Heenan.[12]

St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams

On November 17, 2015, Arkin was signed to the St. Louis Rams practice squad.[13] On September 6, 2016, he was released and signed to the Rams' practice squad two days later.[14][15] He was promoted to the active roster on December 15.[16] He appeared in 2 games as a backup offensive guard. He was released by the Rams on May 1, 2017.[17]

References
  1. "Scout's Eye focus: OG David Arkin". ESPN. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  2. "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  3. "David Arkin looks like another mid-round O-line bust". ESPN. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  4. "Cowboys Release David Arkin To Add Safety Hamilton". Dallas Cowboys. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  5. "Dolphins add David Arkin off Cowboys' practice squad – Dallas Cowboys Blog – ESPN". ESPN. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  6. "Miami Dolphins cut-down analysis". ESPN. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  7. "Seahawks sign tackle Andrew McDonald to 53-man active roster, shuffle practice squad". Seattle Seahawks. Archived from the original on October 26, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  8. "Indianapolis Colts sign Kelcy Quarles due to Arthur Jones injury". ESPN. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  9. "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". colts.com. December 31, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  10. "Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves". blogs.colts.com. September 5, 2015. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  11. "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". blogs.colts.com. October 26, 2015. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
  12. "Indianapolis Colts make practice squad moves". blogs.colts.com. November 3, 2015. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  13. Lyons, Joe (November 17, 2015). "Rams report: Team makes multiple moves to fill out roster". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  14. Gonzalez, Alden (September 6, 2016). "Rams part with OL David Arkin, re-sign DT Cam Thomas". ESPN. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  15. Gonzalez, Alden (September 8, 2016). "Rams' Lamarcus Joyner laughs off 'Hard Knocks' scene". ESPN. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  16. Gonzalez, Alden (December 15, 2016). "Rams place Robert Quinn, Benny Cunningham on injured reserve". ESPN. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  17. Gantt, Darin (May 2, 2017). "Rams cut offensive lineman David Arkin". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
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