1953 Toledo Rockets football team
The 1953 Toledo Rockets football team was an American football team that represented Toledo University in the Mid-American Conference during the 1953 college football season. In their third and final season under head coach Claire Dunn, the Rockets compiled a 3–6 record, finished in fourth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 305 to 113.
The team's statistical leaders included Dave Andrzejewski with 403 passing yards, Mel Triplett with 479 rushing yards, and Rick Kaser with 189 receiving yards.
After the season
NFL draft
The following Rockets were selected in the 1954 NFL draft following the season.| 6 | 72 | Asa Jenkins | Back | Cleveland Browns |
| 17 | 205 | Richard Kaser | Back | Detroit Lions |