Deontay Anderson
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| Position: | Strong safety | ||||||
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| Born: | November 11, 1997 Houston, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Manvel (Manvel, Texas) | ||||||
| College: | Ole Miss (2016–2017) Houston (2018–2021) | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2022 | ||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||
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| Career XFL statistics as of Week 10, 2023 | |||||||
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Deontay Anderson (born November 11, 1997) is an American football strong safety for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels and the Houston Cougars. He previously played for the Vegas Vipers of the XFL.
College career[edit]
Ole Miss[edit]
After being ranked as the No. 1 safety in the class of 2016, Anderson announced his commitment to Ole Miss in a skydiving video.[1] During his true freshman season in 2016, Anderson played in 11 games, recording a total of 32 tackles and an interception.[2] Anderson did not play in 2017 and redshirted.[3]
Houston[edit]
Anderson transferred to Houston in 2018 where played in 13 games, recording 72 tackles, one interception, six pass deflections, four tackles for loss, and a forced fumble.[3] In 2019, Anderson played in 11 games recording 48 tackles and a forced fumble, nine pass deflections, and 1.5 tackles for loss.[3] In 2020, Anderson played in six games, recording 26 tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, and three pass deflections.[3] In 2021, Anderson switched from safety to linebacker. He played in 11 games, recording 55 tackles, four tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, two pass deflections, and a forced fumble.[3]
Professional career[edit]
| Ht | Wt | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yd split | 20-yd split | 20-ss | 3-cone | Vert jump | Broad | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
218 lb (99 kg) |
32 1⁄2 in (0.83 m) |
9 3⁄4 in (0.25 m) |
4.74 s | 1.68 s | 2.70 s | 4.32 s | 7.31 s | 37 in (0.94 m) |
10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) | ||
| All values from Pro Day[4] | ||||||||||||
Vegas Vipers[edit]
After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft, Anderson was selected by the Vegas Vipers of the XFL on November 15, 2023.[5] Anderson finished the season playing in 10 games recording 52 tackles, nine pass deflections and an interception. Anderson was also selected to the All-XFL team.[6]
DC Defenders[edit]
On January 9, 2024, Anderson was selected by the DC Defenders in the UFL Dispersal Draft.[7] He was re-signed on October 2, 2024.[8]
Personal life[edit]
Anderson is the son of Michael and Hava Anderson. His father played for the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League, while his uncle Greg "Cadillac" Anderson played 11 seasons in the NBA.[9]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Ole Miss signee announces decision while skydiving". WLOX. February 3, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ↑ "Deontay Anderson College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Deontay Anderson - Football". University of Houston Athletics. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ↑ "2022 Draft Scout Deontay Anderson, Houston NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ↑ Parks, Greg (2022-11-23). "XFL Vegas Vipers Draft Selections Recap". XFL News and Discussion. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ↑ "Anderson, Taumoepenu Earn 2023 All-XFL Honors". OurSports Central. 2023-05-08. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ↑ "D.C. Defenders Roster: UFL Dispersal Draft Phase One Breakdown". UFL. 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ↑ Larsen, James (2024-10-02). "DC Defenders Sign Six Players, Breaking Offseason Silence". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ↑ "Fruit Snacks, Family and Eddie Robinson: How Deontay Anderson Became a 5-Star". Bleacher Report. March 25, 2015. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
External links[edit]
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