Tobias Dorzon

Tobias Dorzon (né Bloi-Dei Dorzon; born November 23, 1984) is an American chef, restaurateur, and former professional football player. His cooking has been influenced by his West African heritage. Dorzon has appeared on Chopped, Tournament of Champions, and Guy's Grocery Games.

Early life
Dorzon's parents are immigrants who raised him in Maryland. His father owned a West African restaurant. He attended Lackawanna College and Jackson State University.

Football career
Dorzon played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League.

Culinary career
In 2012, during the football off season, Dorzon attended the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Washington.

In 2018 Dorzon opened Union District Oyster Bar and Lounge in Washington, D.C. In 2021, he helped open Thirteen Restaurant in Houston, Texas. In 2022, he opened the restaurant Huncho House in Hyattsville, Maryland;