Dustin Keller Dustin Kendall Keller ( born September 25 , 1984 ) is an American football tight end for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League . He played college football at Purdue . The New York Jets drafted him in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft with the 30th overall pick . Early years . He played high school football at Jefferson High School in Lafayette , Indiana . While at Jefferson , Dustin was a three sport standout in football , basketball , and track . During his senior year at Lafayette Jefferson High School he was the state ' s leading wide receiver in football with 114 Receptions in 2002 , was second team All - State as a small forward in basketball , and he was the high jump state champion in Indiana , clearing 6 ' 9 " in a steady rain after coming second to Philadelphia 76er ' s Rodney Carney with a jump of 6 ' 10 " . Keller was named one of top 50 receivers in nation by Street & Smith ' s and first team all - state as senior after setting state records with 113 receptions and 1 , 804 yards ( 16 . 0 average ) with 22 touchdowns . He was a finalist for Mr . Football . Keller was expected to sign with the University of Toledo and had actually verbally committed . Purdue ' s then - head coach Joe Tiller went to Keller ' s high school to attain Keller ' s cell phone number . Tiller called Keller shortly after and scheduled a meeting in Tiller ' s office . Tiller offered Purdue ' s last scholarship . Being Dustin ' s hometown school , Keller chose Purdue over Toledo . During his freshman year at Purdue , Keller red - shirted and switched from wide receiver to tight end . After a year of watching , learning , and getting stronger , Dustin began to display his strength and athleticism . After two touchdowns in his redshirt freshman year , including a game - winning touchdown against powerhouse Ohio State , Keller earned the full - time starting job in his redshirt sophomore year . Keller ' s production increased each season . So much so , that his senior season at Purdue he was voted Most Valuable Offensive Player in the Motor City Bowl . In addition , his teammates voted him Purdue ' s Most Valuable Player that same season . Professional career . Pre - draft . Keller was nothing short of electrifying at the 2008 NFL Combine . He placed first in four out of the seven events and second in two of the seven . This performance dramatically improved his draft position . New York Jets . Keller was drafted by the New York Jets 30th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft . On July 18 , 2008 he signed a 5 year 12 million dollar contract with the Jets . Keller was slowly phased into the offense alongside the veteran quarterback Brett Favre . Keller finished a strong rookie season with 48 receptions , 535 yards and 3 touchdowns . In his second season , 2009 , Keller finished with 2 touchdowns and 522 yards on 45 receptions . Keller led the Jets in receptions ( 55 ) in 2010 . In 2011 he again led the jets in receptions ( 65 ) for 815 yards and 5 touchdowns . After not missing a game or a practice in his first four years in the NFL , a pulled groin and high ankle sprain hindered Keller ' s production in the 2012 regular season , limiting him to 28 receptions for 317 yards and two touchdowns in only 8 games . Miami Dolphins . Keller signed with the Miami Dolphins on March 15 , 2013 .