King Dunlap

King David Dunlap V (born September 14, 1985) is an American football offensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles 230th overall in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Auburn.

Early years

Dunlap played high school football and basketball at Brentwood Academy near Nashville, Tennessee.

College career

Dunlap played college football at Auburn University. Dunlap started in place of starting left tackle Marcus McNeill in a game against Ball State in 2005 after McNeill suffered an injury. Dunlap, along with Jonathan Palmer, replaced Marcus McNeill and Troy Reddick as the starting offensive tackles for Auburn in 2006. He started in all 13 games at left tackle in 2006. He was named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week after a game against Tulane on October 21 in which he received a 99 percent offensive line grade.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Going into his senior year in 2007, Dunlap was considered to be one of the top offensive tackle prospects in the 2008 NFL Draft. However, due to his poor senior season, his draft stock dropped.