Deion Belue

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Deion Belue
No. --     Free Agent
Born: (1991-09-03) September 3, 1991 (age 32)
Tuscumbia, Alabama
Career information
CFL status American
Position(s) CB
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
College Alabama
High school Tuscumbia (AL) Deshler
Career history
As coach
2017–2021 Tuscumbia (AL) Deshler
2021-presentSheffield, Alabama
As player
2014 Miami Dolphins*
2014 Pittsburgh Steelers*
2014 Jacksonville Jaguars*
2015–2016 Edmonton Eskimos
*Inactive and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Deion Belue (born September 3, 1991) [1] is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Alabama. Belue signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2014. In addition, he spent time as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Early years

Belue attended Deshler High School in Tuscumbia, Alabama. [2] He was selected to the Alabama Sports Writers Association 4A All-State team twice while in high school. [3] He recorded 70 tackles as a junior in 2008 with four interceptions, two in which returned for touchdowns. He also returned two punts and one kickoff for touchdowns while hauling in over 800 yards receiving and five touchdowns.

Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com , he was rated as the 82nd best cornerback prospect in the nation. [4]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeight40‡Commit date
Deion Belue
CB 		Tuscumbia, AlabamaDeshler High School6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)175 lb (79 kg)4.51Jan 15, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 23 (CB)   Rivals: -- National, 85 (CB), 24 (Ala)
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Alabama Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
  • "2010 Alabama Football Recruiting Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
  • "2010 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 26, 2014.

College career

Belue spent the previous two seasons at Northeast Mississippi Community College before transferring to Alabama. [5] [6] [7] Belue was selected to the NJCAA's 2011 All-American list during sophomore season. [8] He was selected to the second-team NJCAA All-American team following the 2011 season. [3] In his first season at Alabama, he started all 14 totaling 40 tackles (6.5 for loss), two interceptions and a fumble return 57 yards for a touchdown. [9] [10] Belue broke up seven passes and forced a fumble. As a senior in 2013, he started 11 games recording 20 tackles and one interception, which came against Tennessee. [11]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

On May 12, 2014, he signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent. [12] He was waived on May 25, 2014. [13]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Belue was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers on May 29, 2014. [14]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On July 23, 2014, Belue was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars. [15] On August 25, 2014, Belue was released. [16]

Edmonton Eskimos

On June 1, 2015, Belue signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. [17] He was on the practice roster of the 2015 team that won the Grey Cup. [18]

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References

  1. ↑ "Deion Belue Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  2. ↑ Gribble, Andrew (August 24, 2012). "Tide cornerback Deion Belue focused on one position, and he's thriving because of it". AL.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Alabama Profile". rolltide.com.
  4. ↑ "Deion Belue, 2010 Cornerback, Alabama". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  5. ↑ Long, Corey (September 15, 2011). "Deion Belue still focused on Bama". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  6. ↑ "JUCO cornerback standout Deion Belue signs with the Tide". Capstonereport.com. December 23, 2011. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  7. ↑ Goodbread, Chase (February 3, 2010). "Seven DBs highlight Alabama's 2010 signing class". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Former Tiger Standout now starting cornerback for the crimson tide". nemccathletics.com. September 25, 2012. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
  9. ↑ Rogers, Ken (November 18, 2012). "Alabama notebook: Belue's fumble return for TD caps dominant first half". Dothan Eagle. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  10. ↑ Scarborough, Alex (March 4, 2013). "Dozen to dissect: CB Deion Belue". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Deion Belue 2013 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  12. ↑ Gribble, Andrew (May 13, 2014). "Former Alabama CB Deion Belue signs free-agent deal with Miami Dolphins". AL.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  13. ↑ Wilkening, Mike (May 25, 2014). "Dolphins waive three players". NBC Sports. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Steelers add Deion Belue". NBC Sports. May 28, 2014. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  15. ↑ Crow, Alfie (July 23, 2014). "Belue in, Blankenship out". Big Cat Country. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Jaguars release RB Cobb, WR Thomas, CB Belue". FOX News. Associated Press. August 25, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  17. ↑ Potter, Charlie (June 1, 2015). "CB Deion Belue signs with CFL's Edmonton Eskimos". 247Sports. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  18. ↑ Inabinett, Mark (June 22, 2016). "Deion Belue getting another chance to play football". AL.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
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