David Arkin (American football)
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Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
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| Position | Offensive guard | ||||
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| Born | October 7, 1987 Wichita, Kansas, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 307 lb (139 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic (Wichita) | ||||
| College | Missouri State (2006–2010) | ||||
| NFL draft | 2011: 4th round, 110th overall pick | ||||
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David John Arkin (born October 7, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Missouri State Bears. He was a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams.
Arkin attended Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School. He became a starter as a sophomore. As a senior, he was a consensus All-state selection as an offensive lineman. As a defensive lineman, he earned All-city consideration, registering 47 tackles and 3 sacks, while helping his team to a sectional championship. He started 28 games in his last three seasons. He also was part of the school's wrestling team.
He accepted a football scholarship from Missouri State University. He was the team starter at right guard in his first three years. He started playing left tackle in the last two games of his junior season and was named the full-time starter at that position as a senior.
He received All-MVFC honors in four straight years, becoming the third Missouri State player ever to achieve that distinction.[1]