Dexter Coakley was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 3rd round of the 1997 NFL Draft. Despite being considered an undersized linebacker from a small college, Dexter Coakley has made a lasting impression on the NFL. After earning the starting outside linebacker job as a rookie, Coakley has strung together five impressive seasons - finishing in the top three on the team in tackles each year. In addition, he has reached double figures in tackles 29 times in 79 career regular season games. Coakley became just the second Dallas linebacker in the last 17 years and only the seventh linebacker in club history to be selected to the Pro Bowl when he earned a spot on the NFC team following the 1999 season. With another Pro Bowl honor in 2001, Coakley became the first Dallas linebacker to earn multiple trips since Bob Breunig (three times - last in 1982). He has also brought the Dallas defense an element of flair with his ability to make the big play, evidenced by his four career touchdowns on returns (fumble - 1, interceptions - 3), just the fifth player in club history with four defensive touchdowns, one shy of Dennis Thurman's club record.