Gerrid Doaks

Gerrid Doaks's Biography

Gerrid Doaks, born on June 9, 1998, is an American-born professional football running back, renowned for his agility and tactical acumen on the field. Birthed in an era of football legends, Doaks embarked on his journey to greatness, leaving indelible marks at every phase of his football career, and earning the recognition as a free agent in the National Football League (NFL).

His affinity for the game was honed at the University of Cincinnati where he played college football for the notable Cincinnati Bearcats from 2017 through 2020. His tenure at the college was fruitful. Doaks showcased his skill and versatility on the turf, carving a unique niche for himself in the heart of many sports enthusiasts, especially during his senior year in 2020, where he was the starting running back for the Bearcats.

It was a season most unusual as the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic hampered its length, yet Doaks shone brightly on the turf. He rushed a commendable 673 yards and held 14 total receptions for an impressive 202 yards over just nine games. His admirable prowess gleaned him first-team all-American Athletic Conference honors—an accolade speaking volumes of his senior-year performance, despite the short-lived season.

Gerrid Doaks continued his football career with a remarkable leap into the NFL when he was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round, 244th overall, in the visually engaging spectacle that was the NFL 2021 draft. Subsequently, Doaks signed an inspiring four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021. However, his sojourn with the Dolphins faced an unexpected twist when he was cut by the Dolphins on August 31 during final roster cuts. Always showing resolute resilience, Doaks was re-signed with the practice squad the very next day and earned a reserve/future contract on January 14, 2022.

A change of scenery saw Doaks switch jerseys as he transitioned to the Houston Texans. Waived by the Dolphins on August 29, 2022, Doaks was swiftly signed to the Houston Texans practice squad on September 7, 2022, displaying an uncanny knack for quickly finding his next opportunity. In a string of temporary releases and re-signings, he was released on November 16, but later re-signed on December 13.

Doaks’ journey with the Texans led to him signing a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023. His Texans’ tenure was marked by a mix of success and challenges, and the year 2023 also saw the Texans waive him on August 29, only to be re-signed to the practice squad later. His stay in the practice squad was again interrupted by his release on November 29, but the team promptly signed him for a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.

The ever-resilient Doaks faced yet another setback when he was waived on May 10, 2024. At the close of the story, Doaks remains an acclaimed professional football running back, ready for the next challenge and hungry for another shot at NFL glory. His story is an exemplary testament to the ups and downs, the victories and the setbacks that are inherent in the journey of professional sport—and life itself.