In March 1954, Dohoney signed with the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League (1954). Chicago coach Joe Stydahar called Dohoney "the best defensive end developed in college ball in a great many years. He rushes the passer real good, plays the running game well and is one of the most rugged players we've seen."[3] In June 1954, he was added to the lineup of college all-stars who played the NFL champion Detroit Lions in the annual Chicago College All-Star Game.[4] According to records of Pro-Football-Reference.com, Dohoney did not appear in any regular season games in the NFL.[5]
^"UCLA Set for Michigan State's Rose Bowl Invasion". The Stars and Stripes. December 22, 1953. p. 13.("The mainstay on the line is captain Don Dohoney, named end on the United Press All America team for his great offensive and defensive play.")
^Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records. Michigan, Deaths, 1971-1996 [database on-line]. Donald C Dohoney, born 4 Mar 1932, died 4 Jul 1993, residence Meridian, Ingham, Michigan, place of death Meridian, Ingham, Michigan.