Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2023
- Class:
- 1985
An immediate starter upon his arrival, Doleman was a dominant defensive end for the Panthers from 1981-84. He finished his career third all-time at Pitt with 25 sacks, a total that still ranks eighth nearly four decades later. Doleman played in the Sugar, Cotton and Fiesta bowl games, while helping the Panthers earn three Top 20 finishes, including a No. 2 ranking in 1981 and No. 9 finish in 1982. The fourth-overall pick of the 1985 draft by the Minnesota Vikings, Doleman played 15 seasons in the NFL and holds status as one of the most productive pass rushers of all time. He was an eight-time Pro Bowler, three-time first team All-Pro and earned selection to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s. Upon his retirement in 1999, Doleman's 150.5 career sacks ranked fourth in league history and he was tied for third with eight seasons in which he recorded 10 or more sacks. Doleman received his Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement in 2012.
