One of the premier linebackers in college football, Doggett led the Beavers defense that ranked first in the nation vs. the run (70.62 ypg) and eighth in fewest total yards allowed (306.15 ypg) during his senior year. The three-time All-Pac 10 Conference selection was one of the fastest defenders in the league, carrying on OSU's recent tradition of producing playmaking linebackers who went on to the National Football League, including Keith Ellison (Buffalo), Richard Seigler (Pittsburgh), Nick Barnett (Green Bay) and James Allen (New Orleans).

Even though Doggett excelled at strong-side outside linebacker for the Beavers, he will have to find his niche again in the NFL, where many scouts feel that he will have to shift to another position. He is too small and light to play strong-side linebacker at the next level and looked adequate in an experiment using him at strong safety during East-West Shrine Game practices. He lacked the smooth backpedal to cover receivers, but did show good tackling form when utilized as a nickel linebacker.

At University City High School, Doggett lettered four times in football, competing as a wide receiver, linebacker and running back. The team captain earned Defensive Player of the Year for the team his final season. His best prep game was vs. Clairemont High, when he made 15 tackles and scored on a 99-yard reception. He also lettered four times in track as a sprinter.

Doggett red-shirted in 2003 at Oregon. He backed up Ellison at strong-side linebacker in 2004, producing 13 tackles (10 solos) with a pass deflection and a pressure, along with blocking two kicks. He shifted to weak-side linebacker as a sophomore, starting the first five games before playing in reserve the rest of the 11-game schedule. He posted 42 tackles (18 solos) with four stops for losses. He also picked off a pass and caused one fumble, while blocking one kick, earning second-team All-Pac 10 Conference honors for his work on special teams.

Doggett was an All-Pac 10 second-team defensive choice as a junior, starting all 14 games at strong-side linebacker in 2006. He finished second on the team with 87 tackles (64 solos), ranking third on the squad with five sacks while leading the Beavers with 14 ½ stops behind the line of scrimmage. He caused and recovered a fumble, broke up three passes and intercepted three others, returning two for touchdowns.

As a senior, Doggett earned second-team All-Pac 10 accolades for the third consecutive year, as the strong-side linebacker led the team with 93 tackles (70 solos). He added three sacks and a team-high 14 stops for losses. He recovered a fumble for a 33-yard return and caused a fumble while blocking a kick. He intercepted four passes and had three pass break-ups.

In 50 games at Oregon State, Doggett started 32 contests. He recorded 235 tackles (162 solos) with eight sacks for minus-58 yards and 32 ½ stops for losses of 133 yards. He caused three fumbles and recovered two others, advancing both for a total of 36 yards. He deflected six passes and intercepted eight others for 165 yards (20.5 avg) and three touchdowns. He registered a safety and also blocked four kicks.

Positives: Has an athletic frame with broad shoulders, well-defined chest and arm muscles, long arms and large hands … Despite his lack of ideal size, he stands out as a playmaker and is a tough and durable performer who never missed a game due to an injury … Fast, productive but undersized backer who has trouble keeping weight on, but generates good pop on contact … Possesses good athletic ability as a linebacker, showing speed, quickness, balance, change of direction and body control … Plays with a competitive nature, contending in all areas on and off the field … Exhibits good mental alertness and picks up and retains plays well, showing no problem learning and retaining … Instinctive player who shows decent football intelligence … In the locker room he is a solid team guy, accountable, well liked and respected … Leads by example in the weight room and on the field, but is not much of a vocal leader … Displays good strength for his size and he flashes as an explosive hitter and mover … Has good instincts, is disciplined with his reads with good diagnostic skills as well as anticipation … Always around the ball and shows up with good force vs. the run (more effective as a lateral chaser) … Quick to recognize and react to the action in front of him and has the ability to shed blockers quickly and make the play working down the line … Shows good coverage skills vs. tight ends and the ability to use his hands well … Has loose hips to turn and accelerate, but needs to refine his backpedal (takes choppy steps) … Maintains tight coverage on short-area receivers … When playing vs. the inside run, he has a good hand jolt to shock blocks and vs. the outside run, he is best playing from the backside than at the point of attack, as he avoids taking blocks head on, preferring to roll out, which has been effective for him … Displays outstanding lateral pursuit speed, flowing in space and closing with a burst … Has steady acceleration moving across the field … Shows urgency getting to the ball and flashes face up knock back hits with good wrap up technique … Will get a little out of control at times, but can also adjust on the move when trying to hit and wrap up … Covers tight ends and running backs with ease and is also effective vs. slot receivers, but must refine his footwork to mirror receivers on deep routes … Looks better in his pass drops playing in the zone than in man coverage, but once he flips and turns he can really fly … In the zone, he shows good ball anticipation skills and reactions, planting and driving to make the tackle or pass break-up … Plays alert and does a good job of adjusting to receivers in front of him … Exhibits improving hands, with eight career interceptions, three of which he returned for touchdowns … Shows good blitz and pass rush capabilities if he is unimpeded, as he is good at slipping under blockers and taking good angles to find the clear path to the quarterback.

Negatives: His lack of size is a definite issue, as he lacks the bulk and brute strength to shed bigger, stronger blockers … Is ineffective vs. the inside run, as he gets engulfed and does not fill the hole aggressively … Takes on smaller receivers well trying to shed blocks, but offensive linemen easily tie him up, if he tries to battle them one-on-one … What NFL position he might play is an issue, as he is unable to keep weight on to play strong-side linebacker and lacks experience and man coverage at safety … Comes up too high and a little choppy in his back pedal … Plays out of control at times with his tackling, as he does not always break down and can get off balance and miss the tackle … Shows good arm extension going for the interception, but despite good leaping ability, his timing is a bit off (jumps too early) to high point the throws … His frame might be at maximum growth potential and additional bulk will more than likely affect his playing speed … Might be a good fit for the sub packages as a nickel linebacker and on special teams, as he might not be able to improve his foot movements enough to convert to safety.

Compares To: ALEX LEWIS-Detroit … The party line is Doggett's lack of bulk will see him shift to safety at the next level, but that may not be the case. He showed at the East-West Game that it will be too much of a project to move him there. Like Boston College's JoLonn Dunbar, he is better served in a Cover-2 scheme, where quickness takes precedent over size. Use him in the nickel package and on special teams to get immediate value from this late-round prospect, but he is someone that could provide big plays down the road.

No injuries reported.

Campus: 4.53 in the 40-yard dash … 1.56 10-yard dash … 2.57 20-yard dash … 4.28 20-yard shuttle … 7.13 three-cone drill … 35-inch vertical jump … 10'2" broad jump … 300-pound bench press … 400-pound squat … 32 3/8-inch arm length … 9 5/8-inch hands … Right-handed … 15/44 Wonderlic score.

Combine: Did not receive an invitation.

Attended University City (San Diego, Cal.) High School, playing football for head coach Ed Yandall … Lettered four times in football, competing as a wide receiver, linebacker and running back … The team captain earned Defensive Player of the Year for the team his final season … His best prep game was vs. Clairemont High, when he made 15 tackles and scored on a 99-yard reception … Also lettered four times in track as a sprinter … Graduated with a 3.07 grade point average … Received the Superior Academic Achievement Award, the Union Tribune's Achievement Certificate and was on the principal's honor roll.

Speech Communications major … On track to graduate in June, 2008 … Son of Rosaline and Derrick Doggett, Sr … Born 12/31/84 in San Diego, California.