National Football League

Rookie Dickerson adjusts to new position

Published Jun. 15, 2010 5:07 p.m. ET

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Dorin Dickerson spent the last two seasons as a tight end at Pittsburgh after spending his sophomore year playing linebacker.

Now the rookie seventh-round pick is a receiver for the Houston Texans. At least he's returning to the position where he started his college career.

The transition hasn't been easy. Dickerson has been eating salads to shave 8-10 pounds off his 6-foot-2, 230-pound frame. Coach Gary Kubiak says the weight loss is necessary to increase his stamina to compete with Houston's other receivers.

For now, he's adjusting to the change by shadowing star receiver Andre Johnson. Dickerson hopes learning from one of the best receivers in the NFL will help.