By Darin Before he anchored the offensive line for the Detroit Lions for nine seasons, Keith Dorney was a force of nature at Penn State. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on this day in 1957, Dorney’s path from a dominant college tackle to a top-ten NFL draft pick cemented his status as one of the great offensive linemen of his era. Few players transition from collegiate standout to professional stalwart with such consistency and distinction.
Football Bio
December 3, 1957 – Allentown, Pennsylvania – Penn State offensive tackle, Keith Dorney arrived into life. The footballfoundation.org states that in 1978, Dorney was a unanimous All-America selection. The NFF selected Keith Dorney to enter the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005.
The Detroit Lions selected Keith with the 10th overall pick in the 1979 NFL Draft, and he played there for 9 seasons.
Conclusion
From his roots in Allentown to the hallowed halls of the College Football Hall of Fame, Keith Dorney’s career trajectory is a testament to consistency and dominance in the trenches. His unanimous All-America honor and nine seasons anchoring the Detroit Lions’ offensive line solidify his legacy as a Penn State great and an NFL stalwart whose impact on the game is still celebrated today.
Accolades and Football Accomplishments
Keith Dorney: Career Accomplishments
- Birth Date: December 3, 1957 (Allentown, Pennsylvania)
- College Position: Offensive Tackle, Penn State University.
- Collegiate Honor (1978): Unanimous All-America selection (verified by the National Football Foundation, NFF).
- NFL Draft: Selected by the Detroit Lions with the tenth-overall selection in the 1979 NFL Draft.
- NFL Career: Played nine seasons (1979–1987) for the Detroit Lions.
- Hall of Fame: Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005 (selected by the NFF).