Duke Preston

3.2 Green Bay Packers

Raymond Newton Duke Preston, III (born June 12,

1982 in San Diego, California) is a former American
football center. He was drafted by the Bualo Bills in the
fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college
football at Illinois.

Preston was signed by the Green Bay Packers on March

30, 2009.[4] He was informed of his release on August
25.[5]

Preston has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys. He is the son of former NFL
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linebacker Ray Preston.

Dallas Cowboys

Preston signed with the Dallas Cowboys on August 26,

2009, declining oers from the Cleveland Browns and
Oakland Raiders.[6] He was released on October 10, to
make room for Chauncey Washington who was signed
from the practice squad. He was re-signed on October
12, after Washington was waived.

Early years

Preston graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in San

Diego.

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On May 8, 2010, Preston announced that he would retire

from football nishing his career with the Dallas Cowboys.

College career

Preston played college football at the University of Illinois.

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His father, Raymond Preston, was a standout football

player at Syracuse University, and had a nine-year NFL
career with the San Diego Chargers. He has one sister
Casie currently living and teaching in Indianapolis.

Professional career
Bualo Bills

Preston was drafted in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL

Draft by the Bills where he played in all 16 games in the
2005 season,[1] starting one game for the injured Chris
Villarrial and playing on special teams. In 2006, Preston
appeared in all 16 games for the Bills while starting in 8
of the contests.[2] In 2007, Preston failed to start in any
games for the Bills, but made appearances in 13 of the
clubs 16 games.[3] In his nal season with the Bills (2008),
Preston started 11 games, all at center, sharing time with
Melvin Fowler. He has also played some guard and right
tackle for the Bills making appearances in 15 of the teams
16 contests. In 2009, Preston and Fowler were replaced
by Geo Hangartner.

6 References
[1] http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/
2005_roster.htm
[2] http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/
2006_roster.htm
[3] http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/
2007_roster.htm
[4] http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2009/03/30/3/
Packers Sign Free Agent Duke Preston

During the four years Preston spent with the Bills, he appeared in 59 of the teams 64 contests while getting a starting nod in 20 of them. After the 2008 season, Preston
became an unrestricted free agent.

[5] http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/
Source-Wells-staying-put-Pack-to-release-Preston.html
[6] https://twitter.com/tompelissero/status/3564324635

External links
Bualo Bills bio
Dallas Cowboys bio

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