Harvey Dahl life and biography

Harvey Dahl is an American football offensive guard who plays for the Atlanta Falcons. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Nevada-Reno.

TRANSACTIONS

Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys on April 28, 2005. Waived by Dallas on June 3, 2005 and claimed by San Francisco off of waivers. Signed to the 49ers practice squad on September 5, 2005 and was activated to the 53-man roster on December 20, 2005. Allocated to the Rhein Fire of NFL Europa for the 2006 season. Signed to the San Francisco practice squad following the 2007 training camp. Signed by the Falcons off the San Francisco practice squad to the active roster on October 9, 2007.

CAREER

A veteran offensive guard who is known for his aggressive style of play, Dahl has competed in 32 career games, including 28 for the Falcons.

2009 (FALCONS)
Started in 11 contests at guard and provided protection for quarterback Matt Ryan and the Falcons passing attack to average 223.2 yards per game. Member of an offensive unit that helped produce 477 total yards of offense at San Francisco (10/11). Started on an offensive line that cleared rushing lanes for a ground attack that recorded 181 total yards against Washington (11/8). Member of an offensive line that helped the team garner 400 total yards of offense at Carolina (11/15). Started at right guard against Tampa Bay (11/29) before leaving with an injury (ankle). Was placed on injured reserve on December 29.

COLLEGE

Named to the Outland Trophy watch list in July of 2004 as one of the top 57 linemen, offense or defense, in the country prior to the start of the 2004 campaign at Nevada. Also named to the Lombardi watch list. Served as a co-captain of the Wolf Pack his senior season. Named first-team All-WAC for the second consecutive season. Majored in history.

PERSONAL

Born Harvey Dahl (6/24/81) in Fallon, NV. Was an all-state selection at Churchill County (Fallon, NV) High School. Also named all-league and All-Northern Nevada. Resides in Fallon, NV in offseason. Dahl and his wife, Laurie, reside in Suwanne, Georgia with their dog Newman.

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