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Dee Delaney
Personal information
Born: (1995-02-20) February 20, 1995 (age 29)
Beaufort, South Carolina
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Whale Branch Early College
(Seabrook, South Carolina)
College:The Citadel
Miami (FL)
Position:Cornerback
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Dee Delaney (born February 20, 1995) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at The Citadel and the University of Miami.

High School

A native of Seabrook, South Carolina, he attended Whale Branch Early College High School where he earned 14 varsity letters in football, basketball, baseball and track. As a Wide Receiver and Kick Returner he was named Region Offensive Player of the Year as a senior and invited to play in the North-South All Star Game. He was also an All-Region selection in basketball and baseball as well as being a member of the first place 4x100 relay team on the Class A state championship track team.[1]

College career

The Citadel

Delaney began his collegiate career at The Citadel, where he was a 3-year starter and 3-time All-Southern Conference selection as well as a 2-time Walter Camp FCS All-American; he was also named to the Associated Press FCS All-America team and garnered All-America honors from College Football Madness, STATS, Athlon and HERO. His 13 interceptions rank second in school history.[2]

Miami

After graduation, Delaney used his final year of eligibility to play for the University of Miami as a graduate student; he started 6 games collecting one interception and a fumble recovery as the Hurricanes advanced to the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship Game and played Wisconsin in the Capital One Orange Bowl.[3][4]

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Delaney signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2018.[5] He failed to make the Jaguars' 53-man roster out of training camp, but was subsequently signed to the team's practice squad on September 2.[6] Delaney was promoted to the Jaguars' active roster from the practice squad on October 25, 2018.[7] Delaney made his NFL debut on October 28, 2018 against the Philadelphia Eagles at Wembley Stadium in London.[8] He was waived by the Jaguars on November 13, 2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[9] He was promoted back to the active roster on December 1, 2018.[10] He was waived two days later.[11]

Miami Dolphins

On December 4, Delaney was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins, but was waived four days later and re-signed to the practice squad.[12][13] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on February 1, 2019[14] He was waived on May 1, 2019.[15]

New York Jets

On July 30, 2019, Delaney was signed by the New York Jets.[16] Delaney was waived by the Jets on August 26, 2019.[17]

Washington Redskins

On December 24, 2019, Delaney was signed by the Washington Redskins.[18] He was released on March 23, 2020.[19]

References

  1. ^ https://citadelsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3531
  2. ^ https://hurricanesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5520
  3. ^ Porter, Matt (February 28, 2017). "FCS All-American transfer CB Dee Delaney picks Miami Hurricanes". Canes Watch. The Palm Beach Post. Archived from the original on March 26, 2018. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
  4. ^ Reid, John (May 29, 2018). "Jaguars undrafted free agent CB Dee Delaney leaning on discipline gained at the Citadel". Jacksonville.com. The Florida Times-Union.
  5. ^ Porter, Matt (April 28, 2018). "M2018 NFL Draft: Miami's Dee Delaney signs with Jacksonville Jaguars as undrafted free agent". Canes Watch. The Palm Beach Post. Archived from the original on September 27, 2018. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
  6. ^ Oesher, Josh (September 2, 2018). "Jaguars sign 10 players to practice squad". www.Jaguars.com. Archived from the original on September 16, 2018. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
  7. ^ Day, Ryan (October 25, 2018). "Jaguars put LB Donald Payne on injured/reserve, promote CB Dee Delaney to active roster". Big Cat Country. SB Nation. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
  8. ^ Hadrick, Evan (October 29, 2018). "ProCanes NFL Recap: Week Eight". State of the U. SB Nation. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
  9. ^ Williams, Charean (November 13, 2018). "Jaguars sign Martrell Spaight, Patrick Omameh". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  10. ^ Johnson, Jay (December 1, 2018). "CB Dee Delaney gets his second promotion to Jags' main roster". Jaguars Wire. USA Today.
  11. ^ "Jaguars waive Dee Delaney". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. December 3, 2018.
  12. ^ Williams, Charean (December 4, 2018). "Dolphins claim Dee Delaney, place A.J. Derby on IR". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  13. ^ "Dolphins Promote Davis To Active Roster". MiamiDolphins.com. December 8, 2018.
  14. ^ "Dee Delaney Signed To Reserve/Futures Contract". MiamiDolphins.com. February 1, 2019.
  15. ^ "Dolphins Waive Delaney, Falk & Valoaga". MiamiDolphins.com. May 1, 2019.
  16. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (July 30, 2019). "Jets Sign OL Ryan Anderson, CB Dee Delaney". NewYorkJets.com.
  17. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (August 26, 2019). "Jets Sign S Santos Ramirez, Waive CB Dee Delaney". NewYorkJets.com.
  18. ^ "Redskins Place Quinton Dunbar, Danny Johnson On Injured Reserve; Sign Breon Borders, Dee Delaney". Redskins.com. December 24, 2019.
  19. ^ "Redskins Release Several Players". Redskins.com. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
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