Gerald Dockery
Gerald Dockery is an American former professional football player who played five seasons in the Arena Football League with the Texas Terror, Grand Rapids Rampage and Houston ThunderBears. He played college football at Arizona Western College and Eastern New Mexico University.
Early life and college
Gerald Dockery was born on August 17, 1970. He attended Worthing High School in Houston, Texas. Dockery was inducted the school's wall of fame in 2022.Dockert played college football at Arizona Western College from 1989 to 1990 and Eastern New Mexico University from 1991 to 1992.
Professional career
Dockery signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League in 1995. On June 15, 1995, it was reported that he had been released.Dockery played in eight games for the Texas Terror of the Arena Football League in 1996, recording 16 receptions for 220 yards and four touchdowns, 22 solo tackles, and three assisted tackles. He was a wide receiver/defensive back during his time in the AFL as the league played under ironman rules.
He played in all 14 games for the Grand Rapids Rampage of the AFL in 1998, totaling 42 catches for 584 yards and seven touchdowns, 28 solo tackles, 19 assisted tackles, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions, 11 pass breakups, and three kick returns for 32 yards. The Rampage finished the 1998 season with a 3–11 record. Dockery appeared in only four games in 1999, and did not record any statistics.
Dockery played in all 14 games for the Houston ThunderBears of the AFL in 2000, recording 48 receptions for 604 yards and 11 touchdowns, 17 solo tackles, six assisted tackles, and six pass breakups. Houston went 3–11 that year. Dockery appeared in two games the next year in 2001, catching two passes for ten yards while also posting one solo tackle and one assisted tackle.