Northwestern University Athletics

2008 Football Roster

Todd Dockery
Jersey Number 37

Todd Dockery

  • Height:
    5-10
  • Weight:
    195
  • Position:
    S
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Atlanta, Ga.
  • High School:
    Riverwood


Career: Contributed throughout career primarily on special teams.

2008: Played in 10 games ... Set career highs against Southern Illinois with two tackles (one solo) ... Participated in 2008 Alamo Bowl vs. Missouri.

2007: Played in 10 games, mostly on special teams ... Registered two tackles.

2006: Did not see action.

2005: Played on special teams vs. Illinois.

High School: Earned honorable mention all-area honors from the North Fulton Touchdown Club ... Tabbed the Raiders' outstanding senior ... Led team in total tackles in 2004 ... Totaled a career-high 22 tackles vs. Druid Hills ... North Fulton Touchdown Club Academic All-Area team ... 790 "In the Zone" Leadership Award recipient ... Lettered two years at linebacker ... National Achievement Commended Scholar and Dean's List ... Coached by Harris Rainbow.

Personal: Born Todd Benjamin Dockery ... Son of Keith and Marian Dockery ... English major.

The Dockery File
Q: Name five favorite songs (and artist) on your I-Pod:
A: T.I. -- Tell Em I Said That; Plies -- Shawty; USDA -- Get It Up; Ne-Yo -- Make It Work; R. Kelly -- Hook It Up
Q: If you could dine with anyone from any period in history, who would it be?
A: Jesus Christ, but hopefully I won't eat with Him anytime soon
Q: What is the greatest lesson in life that you have learned?
A: Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.
Q: A song that best describes you?
A: T.I. -- Goodlife
Q: Something people would be surprised to know about me is:
A: I've probably played more instruments than I have sports
Q: My favorite place to visit is:
A: Miami, Fla.
Q: My favorite thing about NU is:
A: My apartment
Q: Best part about being a Northwestern football player is:
A: I will be respected for my mind in addition to being an athlete
Q: Describe Coach Fitzgerald in five words or less:
A: Rose Bowl, '96
Q: Describe your position coach (Jerry Brown) in five words or less:
A: Wise
Q: Most humbling experience:
A: Camp Kenosha freshman year, realizing how long I had to go until I got on the field
Q: What do you consider to be your greatest achievement?
A: Getting into NU and getting on the field
Q: The best book I have ever read is:
A: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell or Machiavelli's -- The Prince
Q: The person that inspires me the most is:
A: My parents
Q: When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be:
A: Myself
Q: My favorite pregame ritual is:
A: Visualizing myself making an impact.
Q: If you could have a starring role in any film already made, which movie would you pick?
A: Dead Presidents or maybe Menace II Society
Q: My favorite food is:
A: Mushroom chicken
Q: My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be:
A: Knocking the ballcarrier's head off, causing the fumble, then scooping and scoring. Then I do my dance.
Q: My favorite television show is:
A: Fresh Prince and Entourage
Q: If I were not playing football, I would be:
A: Bored on campus.
Q: The three words that best describe me:
A: Stand-Up Guy

Dockery's Career Stats

TACKLES                G    UA     A Total    TFL-Yds    PD   FF   FR Blkd2005................   1     0     0     0    0.0-0       0    0    0    02007................  10     0     2     2    0.0-0       0    0    0    02008................  10     1     1     2    0.0-0       0    0    0    0TOTAL...............  21     1     3     4    0.0-0       0    0    0    0
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