Dee Delaney

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Dee Delaney
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Delaney with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021
No. 37 – Dallas Cowboys
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1995-02-20) February 20, 1995 (age 29)
Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S.
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 (2013–2016)
Miami (FL) (2017)
Undrafted: 2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:71
Pass deflections:7
Interceptions:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Dee Delaney (born February 20, 1995) is an American professional football safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for The Citadel Bulldogs and the Miami Hurricanes.

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Early life

A native of Beaufort, 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 Football Championship Subdivision (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 six 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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+12 in
(1.82 m)
200 lb
(91 kg)
30+12 in
(0.77 m)
9+34 in
(0.25 m)
4.46 s1.57 s2.63 s4.25 s6.95 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)
10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
13 reps
All values from NFL Combine [5] [6]
Delaney playing against the Washington Football Team in 2021 WFT vs. Buccaneers (51684900492).jpg
Delaney playing against the Washington Football Team in 2021

Jacksonville Jaguars

Delaney signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2018. [7] 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. [8] Delaney was promoted to the Jaguars' active roster from the practice squad on October 25, 2018. [9] Delaney made his NFL debut on October 28, 2018, against the Philadelphia Eagles at Wembley Stadium in London. [10] He was waived by the Jaguars on November 13, 2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad. [11] He was promoted back to the active roster on December 1, 2018. [12] He was waived two days later. [13]

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. [14] [15] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on February 1, 2019 [16] He was waived on May 1, 2019. [17]

New York Jets

On July 30, 2019, Delaney was signed by the New York Jets. [18] Delaney was waived by the Jets on August 26, 2019. [19]

Washington Redskins

On December 24, 2019, Delaney was signed by the Washington Redskins. [20] He was released on March 23, 2020. [21]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On May 25, 2021, Delaney signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [22] He had his first start as a professional on October 24, 2021, against the Chicago Bears and he caught his first career interception in that game. [23]

Buffalo Bills

On May 16, 2024, Delaney signed with the Buffalo Bills. [24] He was placed on injured reserve on August 25, and released a week later. [25]

Dallas Cowboys

On December 4, 2024, Delaney was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad. [26]

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