Dupard was selected by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 1986 NFL draft with the 26th overall pick.

Dupard prepped at John Curtis Christian High School in River Ridge, Louisiana, and went on to play college football for the SMU Mustangs.

After retirement from the NFL, Dupard returned to SMU to complete his undergraduate degree, and graduated in 1999.

Dupard is also cofounder with his wife of Fit and Faithful Living, a charity whose mission is to grow youth and families strong by positively impacting lives through after-school programs, summer camps, family health and wellness programs, education, awareness, and empowerment.

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