Andre Debose

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Andre Debose
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Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1990-09-12) September 12, 1990 (age 33)
Sanford, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school: Sanford (FL) Seminole
College: Florida
NFL draft: 2015  / Round: 7 / Pick: 221
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Andre Debose (born September 12, 1990) is a former American football wide receiver. He has also been a member of the Oakland Raiders and Indianapolis Colts. He played college football at Florida.

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Early years and college career

A native of Sanford, Florida, Debose attended Seminole High School, where he was teammates with Ray-Ray Armstrong. Debose helped Sanford to the FHSAA Class 6A title over Teddy Bridgewater's Miami Northwestern by catching a 40-yard pass from Armstrong for the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds. [1] He set the School record for the most return touchdowns and was tied for the Southeastern Conference (SEC) record with 5. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Debose was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round, 221st overall in the 2015 NFL draft. [6] He was expected to compete for the kick return job, however, he suffered a torn Achilles during organized team activities, which placed him on season-ending injured reserve. [7] In his second year with the club Debose was waived/injured on May 24, 2016. [8]

Indianapolis Colts

On July 30, 2016, Debose was signed by the Indianapolis Colts. He was waived by the club in mid-August only about two-weeks later. [9]

Toronto Argonauts

On February 2, 2017, Debose and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL) agreed to a contract. [10]

On May 23, 2017, Debose was placed on the Argonauts' retired list. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Andre Debose's 40-yard TD catch with 33 seconds left gives Seminole 1st state title". Orlando Sentinel . December 21, 2008.
  2. ↑ Johnson, Richard. "Florida career over as receiver Andre Debose leaves team after 6 seasons".
  3. ↑ "Florida's Andre Debose still working to match his high school hype".
  4. ↑ Thompson, Edgar. "Andre Debose flashes speed, raises concerns for NFL teams at Gators' pro day".
  5. ↑ "For Andre Debose, there's time to make impact with Gators". August 11, 2014.
  6. ↑ "2015 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  7. ↑ "oakland-raiders-andre-debose-hits-injured-reserve-for-2nd-straight-year". Oakland Raiders. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Oakland Raiders waive Andre Debose add two wide receivers".
  9. ↑ "Andre Debose: Waived by Colts". CBSSports.com. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Argos add receivers Debose, Worthy and LB Nealy – Article – TSN". TSN. February 2, 2017. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Transactions – Toronto Argonauts". Archived from the original on February 29, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
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