Philip Dennis Dokes (September 7, 1955 – December 7, 1989[1]) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end and defensive tackle for two seasons with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL) from 1977 to 1978. He was named an All-American as a defensive tackle while playing college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Phil Dokes
No. 85
PositionsDefensive end, defensive tackle
Personal information
BornSeptember 7, 1955
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedDecember 7, 1989 (aged 34)
Jacksonville, Arkansas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High schoolNorth Little Rock (AR)
CollegeOklahoma State
NFL draft1977: 1st round, 12th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Footnotes

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  1. "Ex-Oklahoma St. player Dokes dies", The Dallas Morning News (1989-12-08).