Dallas Sartz

Dallas Sartz (born July 8, 1983) is an American former football linebacker. He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football at Southern California.

Sartz was also a member of the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks.

Early life Sartz prepped at Granite Bay High School in Granite Bay, California. He was originally a powerful safety, but was later moved to linebacker in college. A highly touted recruit, he mulled attending Oregon and Washington before committing to Pete Carroll's Trojans.

College career Sartz played college football at the University of Southern California, where he was a two-time team captain. He ran a 4.58 40 at the NFL Combine. Sartz signed a contract with the Redskins in July 2007. On September 1, 2007, Sartz was released by the Redskins.

Minnesota Vikings On March 17, 2008, Sartz signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He was later released on May 2.

Seattle Seahawks In August 2008, Sartz was signed by the Seattle Seahawks, but released later that month.

Coaching Sartz began working as a coach for the UC Davis Aggies football team, who compete at the FCS level of college football, during the 2010 season. Sartz as of 2014 also is coaching for his old high school team the Granite Bay Grizzlies.

Personal Sartz graduated from USC with a bachelor's degree in communications and a business law minor. and his grandfather was a boxer at Washington State University and a professional hydroplane racer.