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| caption = Arkin with the Rams in 2016
| caption = Arkin with the Los Angeles Rams in 2016
| number = 66, 65
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| position = [[Guard (gridiron football)|Offensive guard]]
| position = [[Guard (gridiron football)|Offensive guard]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|10|7|mf=y}}
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| birth_place = [[Wichita, Kansas]], U.S.
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| high_school = [[Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School|Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic]] (Wichita, Kansas)
| high_school = [[Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School|Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic]] (Wichita, Kansas)
| college = [[Missouri State Bears football|Missouri State]] (2006–2010)
| college = [[Missouri State Bears football|Missouri State]] (2006–2010)
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| draftround = 4
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*[[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2011}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})
*[[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2011}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})
*[[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})
*[[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})
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*[[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
*[[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
*[[St. Louis Rams|St. Louis]] / [[Los Angeles Rams]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
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* 2× [[Missouri Valley Football Conference|All-MVFC]] (2009, 2010)
* 2× [[Missouri Valley Football Conference|All-MVFC]] (2009, 2010)
* 2× Second-team All-MVFC (2007, 2008)
* 2× Second-team All-MVFC (2007, 2008)
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'''David John Arkin''' (born October 7, 1987) is a former [[American football]] [[guard (gridiron football)|offensive guard]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for the [[Dallas Cowboys]], [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Seattle Seahawks]], [[Indianapolis Colts]] and [[Los Angeles Rams]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Missouri State Bears football|Missouri State University]].
'''David John Arkin''' (born October 7, 1987) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[guard (gridiron football)|offensive guard]] who played in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Missouri State Bears football|Missouri State University]]. He was a member of the [[Dallas Cowboys]], [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Seattle Seahawks]], [[Indianapolis Colts]] and [[Los Angeles Rams]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Arkin attended [[Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School]]. He became a starter as a sophomore. As a senior, he was a consensus All-state selection as an [[offensive lineman]]. As a [[defensive lineman]], he earned All-city consideration, registering 47 tackles and 3 sacks, while helping his team to a sectional championship. He started 28 games in his last three seasons. He also was part of the school's [[wrestling]] team.
Arkin attended [[Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School]]. He became a starter as a sophomore. As a senior, he was a consensus All-state selection as an [[offensive lineman]]. As a [[defensive lineman]], he earned All-city consideration, registering 47 tackles and 3 sacks, while helping his team to a sectional championship. He started 28 games in his last three seasons. He also was part of the school's [[wrestling]] team.


He accepted a football scholarship from [[Missouri State University]]. He was the team starter at [[offensive guard|right guard]] in his first three years. He started playing [[offensive tackle|left tackle]] in the last two games of his junior season and was named the full-time starter at that position as a senior.
He accepted a football scholarship from [[Missouri State University]]. He was the team starter at [[offensive guard|right guard]] in his first three years. He started playing [[offensive tackle|left tackle]] in the last two games of his junior season and was named the full-time starter at that position as a senior.


He received [[Missouri Valley Football Conference|All-MVFC]] honors in four straight years, becoming the third [[Missouri State University|Missouri State]] player ever to achieve that distinction.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4680198/scouts-eye-on-draft-picks-david-arkin|title=Scout's Eye focus: OG David Arkin|work=ESPN|access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref>
He received [[Missouri Valley Football Conference|All-MVFC]] honors in four straight years, becoming the third [[Missouri State University|Missouri State]] player ever to achieve that distinction.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4680198/scouts-eye-on-draft-picks-david-arkin|title=Scout's Eye focus: OG David Arkin|work=ESPN|date=June 23, 2011 |access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==


===Dallas Cowboys===
===Dallas Cowboys===
Arkin was selected by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the fourth round (110th overall) in the [[2011 NFL Draft]], with the intention of playing him at [[offensive guard]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref> He was declared inactive for every game as a rookie.
Arkin was selected by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the fourth round (110th overall) in the [[2011 NFL draft]], with the intention of playing him at [[offensive guard]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref> He was declared inactive for every game as a rookie.


In [[2012 NFL season|2012]], he was forced to learn the [[Center (gridiron football)|center]] position in [[training camp]], after the team suffered a series of injuries. His lack of strength and experience, kept him inactive in 9 games. He was active for 7 contests, although he didn't play a snap despite being healthy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4696664/david-arkin-looks-like-another-mid-round-o-line-bust|title=David Arkin looks like another mid-round O-line bust|work=ESPN|access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref>
In [[2012 NFL season|2012]], he was forced to learn the [[Center (gridiron football)|center]] position in [[training camp]], after the team suffered a series of injuries. His lack of strength and experience, kept him inactive in 9 games. He was active for 7 contests, although he didn't play a snap despite being healthy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4696664/david-arkin-looks-like-another-mid-round-o-line-bust|title=David Arkin looks like another mid-round O-line bust|work=ESPN|date=August 31, 2012 |access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref>


In [[2013 NFL season|2013]], the team decided to have him focus on the [[offensive guard|right guard]] position. As he has done in previous [[training camp]]s, he proved to be one of the most durable players on the team and was activated for the first regular season game of his career in the season opener against the [[New York Giants]]. He was released on October 26, to make room for [[Jakar Hamilton]] and later signed to the team's [[practice squad]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-release-david-arkin-to-add-safety-hamilton-343346|title=Cowboys Release David Arkin To Add Safety Hamilton|work=Dallas Cowboys|access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref>
In [[2013 NFL season|2013]], the team decided to have him focus on the [[offensive guard|right guard]] position. As he has done in previous [[training camp]]s, he proved to be one of the most durable players on the team and was activated for the first regular season game of his career in the season opener against the [[New York Giants]]. He was released on October 26, to make room for [[Jakar Hamilton]] and later signed to the team's [[practice squad]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-release-david-arkin-to-add-safety-hamilton-343346|title=Cowboys Release David Arkin To Add Safety Hamilton|work=Dallas Cowboys|access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref>


===Miami Dolphins===
===Miami Dolphins===
On November 5, [[2013 NFL season|2013]], he was signed by the [[Miami Dolphins]] from the [[Dallas Cowboys]] [[practice squad]]. The signing was a direct result of the issues the Dolphins where having on their [[offensive line]], after [[Richie Incognito]] alleged role in the harassment of teammate [[Jonathan Martin (American football)|Jonathan Martin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4718875/dolphins-claim-cowboys-david-arkin-off-practice-squad|title=Dolphins add David Arkin off Cowboys' practice squad – Dallas Cowboys Blog – ESPN|work=ESPN|access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref> He was active in only one game (against the [[Carolina Panthers]]). The following season after being tried at [[Center (gridiron football)|center]], he was waived on August 30, [[2014 NFL season|2014]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/71622/miami-dolphins-cut-down-analysis-4|title=Miami Dolphins cut-down analysis|work=ESPN|access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref>
On November 5, [[2013 NFL season|2013]], he was signed by the [[Miami Dolphins]] from the [[Dallas Cowboys]] [[practice squad]]. The signing was a direct result of the issues the Dolphins where having on their [[offensive line]], after [[Richie Incognito]] alleged role in the harassment of teammate [[Jonathan Martin (American football)|Jonathan Martin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4718875/dolphins-claim-cowboys-david-arkin-off-practice-squad|title=Dolphins add David Arkin off Cowboys' practice squad – Dallas Cowboys Blog – ESPN|work=ESPN|date=November 5, 2013 |access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref> He was active in only one game (against the [[Carolina Panthers]]). The following season after being tried at [[Center (gridiron football)|center]], he was waived on August 30, [[2014 NFL season|2014]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/71622/miami-dolphins-cut-down-analysis-4|title=Miami Dolphins cut-down analysis|work=ESPN|date=August 30, 2014 |access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref>


===Seattle Seahawks===
===Seattle Seahawks===
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===Indianapolis Colts===
===Indianapolis Colts===
On September 16, [[2014 NFL season|2014]], Arkin was signed to the [[Indianapolis Colts]] practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/indianapolis-colts/post/_/id/7707/art-jones-to-miss-time-with-ankle-injury|title=Indianapolis Colts sign Kelcy Quarles due to Arthur Jones injury|work=ESPN|access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref> On December 31, he was promoted to the active roster when [[Gosder Cherilus]] was placed on the [[injured reserve list]]. He played in 3 playoff games, mainly on [[special teams]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blogs.colts.com/2014/12/31/6500/|title=Indianapolis Colts make roster moves|work=colts.com|date=December 31, 2014|access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref>
On September 16, [[2014 NFL season|2014]], Arkin was signed to the [[Indianapolis Colts]] practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/indianapolis-colts/post/_/id/7707/art-jones-to-miss-time-with-ankle-injury|title=Indianapolis Colts sign Kelcy Quarles due to Arthur Jones injury|work=ESPN|date=September 17, 2014 |access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref> On December 31, he was promoted to the active roster when [[Gosder Cherilus]] was placed on the [[injured reserve list]]. He played in 3 playoff games, mainly on [[special teams]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blogs.colts.com/2014/12/31/6500/|title=Indianapolis Colts make roster moves|work=colts.com|date=December 31, 2014|access-date=June 14, 2020|archive-date=June 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629174148/https://blogs.colts.com/2014/12/31/6500/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


On September 5, [[2015 NFL season|2015]], he was released and signed to the [[practice squad]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blogs.colts.com/2015/09/05/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-102/|title=Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves|work=blogs.colts.com|date=September 5, 2015|access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref> He was cut from the practice squad on September 23, and re-signed on October 26.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blogs.colts.com/2015/10/26/indianapolis-colts-make-practice-squad-moves-2/|title=Indianapolis Colts make roster moves|work=blogs.colts.com|date=October 26, 2015|accessdate=October 27, 2015}}</ref> On November 3, he was released to make room for guard [[Ben Heenan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.colts.com/2015/11/03/indianapolis-colts-make-practice-squad-moves-4/|title=Indianapolis Colts make practice squad moves|work=blogs.colts.com|date=November 3, 2015|access-date=June 14, 2020|archive-date=November 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106081816/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/11/03/indianapolis-colts-make-practice-squad-moves-4/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On September 5, [[2015 NFL season|2015]], he was released and signed to the [[practice squad]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blogs.colts.com/2015/09/05/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-102/|title=Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves|work=blogs.colts.com|date=September 5, 2015|access-date=June 14, 2020|archive-date=October 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001040502/https://blogs.colts.com/2015/09/05/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-102/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was cut from the practice squad on September 23, and re-signed on October 26.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blogs.colts.com/2015/10/26/indianapolis-colts-make-practice-squad-moves-2/|title=Indianapolis Colts make roster moves|work=blogs.colts.com|date=October 26, 2015|accessdate=October 27, 2015|archive-date=October 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151027101206/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/10/26/indianapolis-colts-make-practice-squad-moves-2/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On November 3, he was released to make room for guard [[Ben Heenan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.colts.com/2015/11/03/indianapolis-colts-make-practice-squad-moves-4/|title=Indianapolis Colts make practice squad moves|work=blogs.colts.com|date=November 3, 2015|access-date=June 14, 2020|archive-date=November 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106081816/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/11/03/indianapolis-colts-make-practice-squad-moves-4/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams===
===St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams===
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David Arkin
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Arkin with the Los Angeles Rams in 2016
No. 66, 65
Position:Offensive guard
Personal information
Born: (1987-10-07) October 7, 1987 (age 37)
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:306 lb (139 kg)
Career information
High school:Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic (Wichita, Kansas)
College:Missouri State (2006–2010)
NFL draft:2011 / round: 4 / pick: 110
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× All-MVFC (2009, 2010)
  • 2× Second-team All-MVFC (2007, 2008)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

David John Arkin (born October 7, 1987) is an American former professional football offensive guard who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Missouri State University. He was a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams.

Early life

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Arkin attended Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School. He became a starter as a sophomore. As a senior, he was a consensus All-state selection as an offensive lineman. As a defensive lineman, he earned All-city consideration, registering 47 tackles and 3 sacks, while helping his team to a sectional championship. He started 28 games in his last three seasons. He also was part of the school's wrestling team.

He accepted a football scholarship from Missouri State University. He was the team starter at right guard in his first three years. He started playing left tackle in the last two games of his junior season and was named the full-time starter at that position as a senior.

He received All-MVFC honors in four straight years, becoming the third Missouri State player ever to achieve that distinction.[1]

Professional career

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Dallas Cowboys

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Arkin was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (110th overall) in the 2011 NFL draft, with the intention of playing him at offensive guard.[2] He was declared inactive for every game as a rookie.

In 2012, he was forced to learn the center position in training camp, after the team suffered a series of injuries. His lack of strength and experience, kept him inactive in 9 games. He was active for 7 contests, although he didn't play a snap despite being healthy.[3]

In 2013, the team decided to have him focus on the right guard position. As he has done in previous training camps, he proved to be one of the most durable players on the team and was activated for the first regular season game of his career in the season opener against the New York Giants. He was released on October 26, to make room for Jakar Hamilton and later signed to the team's practice squad.[4]

Miami Dolphins

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On November 5, 2013, he was signed by the Miami Dolphins from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad. The signing was a direct result of the issues the Dolphins where having on their offensive line, after Richie Incognito alleged role in the harassment of teammate Jonathan Martin.[5] He was active in only one game (against the Carolina Panthers). The following season after being tried at center, he was waived on August 30, 2014.[6]

Seattle Seahawks

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On September 3, 2014, the Seattle Seahawks signed him to their practice squad. He was waived five days later.[7]

Indianapolis Colts

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On September 16, 2014, Arkin was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[8] On December 31, he was promoted to the active roster when Gosder Cherilus was placed on the injured reserve list. He played in 3 playoff games, mainly on special teams.[9]

On September 5, 2015, he was released and signed to the practice squad.[10] He was cut from the practice squad on September 23, and re-signed on October 26.[11] On November 3, he was released to make room for guard Ben Heenan.[12]

St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams

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On November 17, 2015, Arkin was signed to the St. Louis Rams practice squad.[13] On September 6, 2016, he was released and signed to the Rams' practice squad two days later.[14][15] He was promoted to the active roster on December 15.[16] He appeared in 2 games as a backup offensive guard. He was released by the Rams on May 1, 2017.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Scout's Eye focus: OG David Arkin". ESPN. June 23, 2011. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  2. ^ "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  3. ^ "David Arkin looks like another mid-round O-line bust". ESPN. August 31, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  4. ^ "Cowboys Release David Arkin To Add Safety Hamilton". Dallas Cowboys. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  5. ^ "Dolphins add David Arkin off Cowboys' practice squad – Dallas Cowboys Blog – ESPN". ESPN. November 5, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  6. ^ "Miami Dolphins cut-down analysis". ESPN. August 30, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  7. ^ "Seahawks sign tackle Andrew McDonald to 53-man active roster, shuffle practice squad". Seattle Seahawks. Archived from the original on October 26, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  8. ^ "Indianapolis Colts sign Kelcy Quarles due to Arthur Jones injury". ESPN. September 17, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  9. ^ "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". colts.com. December 31, 2014. Archived from the original on June 29, 2020. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  10. ^ "Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves". blogs.colts.com. September 5, 2015. Archived from the original on October 1, 2020. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  11. ^ "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". blogs.colts.com. October 26, 2015. Archived from the original on October 27, 2015. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
  12. ^ "Indianapolis Colts make practice squad moves". blogs.colts.com. November 3, 2015. Archived from the original on November 6, 2015. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  13. ^ Lyons, Joe (November 17, 2015). "Rams report: Team makes multiple moves to fill out roster". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  14. ^ Gonzalez, Alden (September 6, 2016). "Rams part with OL David Arkin, re-sign DT Cam Thomas". ESPN. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  15. ^ Gonzalez, Alden (September 8, 2016). "Rams' Lamarcus Joyner laughs off 'Hard Knocks' scene". ESPN. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  16. ^ Gonzalez, Alden (December 15, 2016). "Rams place Robert Quinn, Benny Cunningham on injured reserve". ESPN. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  17. ^ Gantt, Darin (May 2, 2017). "Rams cut offensive lineman David Arkin". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
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