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Dane Alan Looker (born May 5, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies. Looker was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2000. He also played for the New England Patriots and Detroit Lions. After his playing career, he became a member of the school board in Puyallup, Washington.

Key Information

Early life

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Looker attended Puyallup High School in Puyallup, Washington, and won varsity letters in football and basketball. In football, he won All-State honors and made 50 receptions for 916 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior. He won two varsity letters in basketball and graduated in 1995 with honors.

College career

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Looker played college football at the University of Washington where he made 84 catches for 949 yards. Looker was a walk-on to the University of Washington football team in 1996 after playing basketball for two years at Western Washington University. He was named honorable mention All-Pac-10 as a senior after starting seven of 11 games, making 20 receptions for 287 yards. He led the Huskies with 64 receptions for 662 yards as a junior. He graduated with a degree in speech communications.[1] During his time at Washington, he played under Scott Linehan, who was initially the wide receivers coach and later the offensive coordinator.

Professional career

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First stint with Rams

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Looker was signed as an undrafted free agent by the St. Louis Rams on April 17, 2000. Looker spent 2000 training camp with the Rams before being traded to the New England Patriots on August 7.[2]

New England Patriots

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Looker made the final opening day roster with the Patriots but was listed as inactive. On November 16, 2000, the Patriots placed Looker on injured reserve due to a leg injury.[2] On July 31, 2001, the Patriots waived Looker.[3]

Second stint with Rams

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The Rams signed Looker on August 8, 2001, and waived Looker on August 27, 2001.[1][4] The Rams re-signed Looker on February 12, 2002, and assigned Looker to the NFL Europe team Berlin Thunder.[1][5]

Looker led Berlin to a World Bowl title and was named World Bowl Most Valuable Player after catching 11 passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns, as Berlin defeated the Rhein Fire 26–20.[6] He was named to All-NFL Europe team and led all NFL Europe receivers in receptions (54) and receiving yards (661) during the regular season, he also scored five touchdowns.[1]

After playing in three preseason games in 2002,[7] Looker signed with the Rams practice squad on September 9, 2002, and to the active roster on December 12.[1] Looker played his first regular season NFL game on December 15 in the Rams' game against the Arizona Cardinals, on both offense and special teams.[1] Looker played in the Rams' two final games of 2002 as well.[7] In 2003, he received significant offensive action, emerging as the Rams' third receiver with 47 receptions. His first touchdown reception came on September 14, 2003, on a 19-yard reception from quarterback Marc Bulger.[1]

Looker played in 14 games of the 2004 season. On the October 10 away game against the Seattle Seahawks, the Seattle-area native Looker made a critical, out-of-bounds 16-yard catch to bring the Rams to the 18-yard line and set up a game-tying field goal late in the fourth quarter. The Rams would win 33–27.[8] In 2005, he caught 23 passes for 237 yards. In 2006 Looker handled holder duties all 16 games and also returned punts. In 2007, he played in 13 games serving as holder in each of the contests and made six receptions for 38 yards and Rams' 2007 recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award.[1] In 2008 Looker played 13 games with 6 starts and made 23 receptions for 271 yards, and 11.8-yard average and 2 touchdowns.[9]

The head coach of the Rams during 2006, 2007, and 2008 seasons was Scott Linehan, for whom Looker had previously played at the University of Washington.

Looker's contract with the Rams expired at the end of the 2008 season making him a free agent.

Detroit Lions

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The Detroit Lions signed Looker on August 17, 2009, after the team waived wide receiver Bobby Sippio.[10] Scott Linehan was by then the Lions offensive coordinator. In three preseason games, Looker made 6 receptions for 65 yards.[11] However Looker was released a few weeks later on September 5, 2009.[12]

NFL career statistics

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Regular season

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Year Team Games Receiving
GP GS Tgt Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
2002 STL 3 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2003 STL 16 2 75 47 495 10.5 41 3
2004 STL 14 0 26 13 183 14.1 29 0
2005 STL 16 0 27 23 237 10.3 23 0
2006 STL 16 0 2 0 0 0.0 0 0
2007 STL 13 0 14 6 38 6.3 10 0
2008 STL 13 6 47 23 271 11.8 30 2
91 8 191 112 1,224 10.9 41 5

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Receiving
GP GS Tgt Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
2003 STL 1 0 4 2 31 15.5 24 0
2004 STL 2 0 5 3 38 12.7 15 0
3 0 9 5 69 13.8 24 0

Political career

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Dane Looker
Puyallup, Washington School Board Position #2, Director
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 12, 2011
Preceded byCindy Poysnick
Personal details
BornDane Alan Looker
(1976-05-05) May 5, 1976 (age 49)
Puyallup, Washington
PartyRepublican
SpouseAmy Clancy Looker
Children4
Alma materUniversity of Washington (B.A., speech communication)
OccupationAmerican football player, high school sports coach

Initially Looker was planning to run for the Puyallup, Washington School Board but "decided to suspend his campaign believing a seat in the state legislature will put him in a better position to improve our local schools." Looker intended to run on a Republican ticket.[13] Following the primary election, in which Looker qualified for the general election for the Puyallup School Board position, he re-entered the race for the School Board seat. He won the general election and was installed as a member of the Puyallup School Board on December 12, 2011.[14]

Personal life

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Looker has a wife, Amy Clancy Looker, who is a teacher at Kalles Junior High and head coach of the Rogers High School girls' basketball team.[15] They have four children, including a sons named Isaac, Lawson, and Tate born in July 2011, and a daughter named Shae, born in October 2004 and live in the Summit-Waller community of Tacoma, Washington.[13]

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Dane Looker is an American former professional football player known for his career as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Washington, where he walked on in 1996, redshirted in 1997, and in his senior year of 1998 earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors by leading the team in receptions after transferring from Western Washington University. Looker entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent signed by the St. Louis Rams in 2000 and spent the bulk of his professional career with the team from 2002 to 2008, appearing in 91 regular-season games primarily as a reserve receiver and special teams contributor. Throughout his tenure, he was valued for his reliable hands and versatility in limited offensive roles and on special teams units.

Early life and education

Childhood and high school

Dane Looker was born on May 5, 1976, in Puyallup, Washington, to parents Dan and Connie Looker. He grew up with two brothers, Ky and Jesse. Looker attended Puyallup High School in his hometown, where he graduated in 1995 with a 3.7 GPA. He earned varsity letters in both football and basketball, and received All-State honors in football. During his senior season on the football team, Looker recorded 50 receptions for 916 yards and 18 touchdowns, highlighted by a standout performance of 10 catches for 212 yards and 5 touchdowns against Rogers High School. His achievements earned him first-team All-South Puget Sound League selection as well as first-team All-Area honors from the Tacoma News-Tribune. Looker was a high school classmate and teammate of future University of Washington quarterback Brock Huard.

College career

Dane Looker initially attended Western Washington University, where he played basketball for two years without participating in football. As a sophomore, he started at guard for the Vikings men's basketball team. In 1996, following his high school success as a receiver, he transferred to the University of Washington and walked on to the Huskies football team. Looker redshirted the 1997 season and majored in speech communications, eventually earning his degree from Washington. His standout performance came in 1998, when he led the team with 64 receptions for 662 yards and five touchdowns across 10 games, including six starts. He averaged 6.4 receptions per game, ranking third in the Pac-10 and 15th nationally. That season, Looker earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors and set a then-school record with 12 receptions against USC while tying the school record with 11 catches against Arizona State. He recorded three 100-yard receiving games against Arizona State, Utah State, and in the Air Force Oahu Bowl, along with a two-touchdown performance versus Arizona State. At the team's end-of-season banquet, he was named KOMO-TV Back of the Year. In 1999, Looker appeared in 11 games with 20 receptions for 287 yards. Across his Washington career, Looker totaled 84 receptions for 949 yards.

Professional football career

Entry into the NFL and NFL Europe

Dane Looker entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent, signing with the St. Louis Rams on April 17, 2000. He was traded to the New England Patriots on August 7, 2000, in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick. Looker made the Patriots' final roster but remained inactive through the early season before being placed on injured reserve with a leg injury on November 16, 2000. After being waived by the Patriots on July 31, 2001, Looker returned to the Rams by signing on August 8, 2001, though he was waived again on August 27, 2001. He was re-signed by the Rams on February 12, 2002, and allocated to the Berlin Thunder in NFL Europe. In the 2002 NFL Europe season with the Berlin Thunder, Looker led the league with 54 receptions for 661 yards and 5 touchdowns, earning All-NFL Europe honors. He was named World Bowl X MVP after catching 11 passes for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Thunder's championship win over the Rhein Fire. Looker was released by the Rams on September 1, 2002, but joined their practice squad on September 9, 2002. He was promoted to the active roster on December 12, 2002, and made his NFL debut on December 15, 2002, against the Arizona Cardinals, appearing in three games that season without a reception.

St. Louis Rams tenure

Looker established himself as a key contributor for the St. Louis Rams beginning in 2003, playing in all 16 games with 2 starts and achieving career highs of 47 receptions for 495 yards and 3 touchdowns. In 2004, he appeared in 14 games and caught 13 passes for 183 yards; a notable moment came on October 10, 2004, against the Seattle Seahawks, when his 16-yard reception from Marc Bulger advanced the Rams into field-goal range, setting up Jeff Wilkins' 36-yard game-tying kick with 8 seconds left in regulation during a 33-27 overtime comeback victory. He followed that with 16 games played in 2005, recording 23 receptions for 237 yards. In 2006, Looker played all 16 games but had no receptions, though he contributed 1 rush for 13 yards. He appeared in 13 games in 2007, catching 6 passes for 38 yards, and received the Rams' Ed Block Courage Award that year. In 2008, Looker started 6 of his 13 games played and recorded 23 receptions for 271 yards and 2 touchdowns. Looker also participated in postseason play during his Rams tenure, appearing in 3 playoff games across 2003 and 2004 with 5 receptions for 69 yards. After the 2008 season, he signed with the Detroit Lions on August 17, 2009, but was released on September 5, 2009, concluding his NFL career.

Career statistics and highlights

Dane Looker played in 91 regular season NFL games with the St. Louis Rams, starting 8 of them. Across his career, he recorded 112 receptions for 1,224 yards, averaging 10.9 yards per reception, and scored 5 receiving touchdowns. He also contributed on special teams and in miscellaneous roles, returning 28 punts for 219 yards with a long of 44 yards, 2 kickoffs for 23 yards, completing 3 of 4 passes for 28 yards, fumbling 5 times, and tallying 12 tackles. In postseason play, Looker appeared in 3 games and caught 5 passes for 69 yards. His career Approximate Value is 10, and he accumulated 146.8 fantasy points. Looker's most prominent highlight came in NFL Europe, where he earned MVP honors for World Bowl X in 2002 as a member of the Berlin Thunder, catching 11 passes for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns—including a 41-yard scoring reception—in the team's 26-20 championship victory over the Rhein Fire, marking the first back-to-back World Bowl titles in league history. He was also named to the All-NFL Europe team that year. Looker received additional recognition from the St. Louis Rams as a member of their 10th Anniversary Team and was the recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award in 2007.

Post-playing career

Public service and school board

After his NFL career, Dane Looker pursued public service in his hometown by seeking election to the Puyallup School District Board of Directors. He won the race for Position 2 in the November 8, 2011 general election, receiving 56.2% of the vote (16,159 votes) against opponent Therese Ngo Pasquier (43.8%, 12,595 votes). Looker assumed office shortly thereafter and focused on local education governance and community leadership in the Puyallup area. He secured re-election in 2015, defeating challenger Derek Maynes with 74.3% of the vote (17,445 votes) to Maynes's 25.7% (6,038 votes). During his tenure, Looker contributed to board efforts that included selecting a superintendent who advanced a strategic plan centered on boosting academic growth and achievement for all students, strengthening community involvement via improved communication channels, and optimizing resource allocation to broaden educational options. In his 2015 voters' pamphlet statement, he described his first term as rewarding and noted progress in these areas while underscoring his family's multi-generational connection to the district, including his own graduation from Puyallup High School in 1995. Looker served on the board for two four-year terms, ending in 2019.

Coaching and community involvement

After retiring from the NFL, Dane Looker has remained deeply engaged in high school sports in the Puyallup area through various coaching roles. He has assisted his wife, Amy Looker, the head coach of the Rogers High School girls' basketball team, by serving on the bench and handling responsibilities such as keeping the scorebook, tracking statistics, and contributing in multiple capacities during seasons including the 2010 state tournament. Looker joined the Rogers High School football staff as offensive coordinator in 2015 and was appointed interim head coach in June 2021, agreeing to serve in that capacity for a year while the program searched for a permanent replacement. His involvement extended beyond typical coaching duties during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he dedicated approximately 16 hours—including late-night work—to taping a regulation basketball court at the Washington State Fairgrounds, ensuring the Rogers girls' team could host a game as part of broader local efforts to preserve the high school basketball season amid restrictions. More recently, Looker has coached the receivers at Puyallup High School—his alma mater—during the 2025 football season, where he has worked directly with the position group including his son Lawson, a standout wide receiver for the team. This ongoing participation in local high school athletics underscores his commitment to youth development and community sports in the Puyallup region.

Personal life

Family and residence

Dane Looker is married to Amy Clancy Looker, who works as a teacher at Kalles Junior High and serves as the head girls' basketball coach at Rogers High School. They have four children: daughter Shae (born October 2004) and sons Isaac, Lawson, and Tate (born July 2011). Looker resides in the Summit-Waller community of Tacoma, Washington. In his public profiles, he describes himself as "Saved by grace. Proud husband and father."

Media appearances

Dane Looker's media appearances are limited to self-credits in National Football League game broadcasts during his tenure as a wide receiver with the St. Louis Rams. He is listed as "Self" in episodes of NFL on FOX from 2003 to 2008, The NFL on CBS in 2007 and 2008, NFL Monday Night Football from 2003 to 2005, and ESPN's Sunday Night Football in 2003. These appearances occurred within live game coverage and related NFL programming, reflecting his on-field visibility as a professional athlete rather than any separate media career. There is no record of Looker in scripted acting roles, hosting, production, or other non-sports television and film work. His media presence remains confined to these athlete appearances in broadcast sports content.

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