Josh DeBerry

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Josh DeBerry
Personal information
Born: (2001-08-10) August 10, 2001 (age 23)
Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school: De La Salle
(Warren, Michigan)
College: Boston College (2019–2022)
Texas A&M (2023)
Position: Cornerback
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Joshua Michael DeBerry (born August 10, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Boston College and Texas A&M.

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Early life

DeBerry grew up in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan and attended De La Salle Collegiate High School. In his senior season, DeBerry notched 36 tackles with two and a half being for a loss, seven pass deflections, and two interceptions, while also adding 30 receptions for 687 yards and eight touchdowns, and rushing for 123 yards and a touchdown. [1] Coming out of high school, DeBerry was rated as a three-star prospect where he held offers from schools such as Northwestern, Boston College, Buffalo, Wake Forest, Cincinnati, Iowa, Iowa State, Kentucky, and Northwestern. [2] DeBerry ultimately decided to commit to play college football for the Boston College Eagles. [3] [4]

College career

Boston College

In DeBerry's four years with Boston College, he played in 39 games where he totaled 158 tackles with 14 being for a loss, 19 pass deflections, and four interceptions [5] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, DeBerry decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal. [6]

Texas A&M

DeBerry decided to transfer to play for the Texas A&M Aggies. [7] [8] In DeBerry's debut with the Aggies he posted 10 tackles, a sack, a pass deflection, and an interception in a 52-10 win over New Mexico. [9] DeBerry finished the 2023 season posting 39 tackles with four and a half being for a loss, a sack, nine pass deflections, and two interceptions. [10]

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 10+7⁄8 in
(1.80 m)		184 lb
(83 kg)		29+3⁄4 in
(0.76 m)		8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.56 s1.63 s2.63 s4.34 s7.25 s32 in
(0.81 m)		9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		17 reps
All values from Pro Day [11]

DeBerry signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2024. [12] He was waived on August 26. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ Purcell, Jared (October 26, 2018). "Football Player of the Year top 10: Josh DeBerry of Warren De La Salle". MLive.com. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  2. ↑ Farrell, Perry. "Who's in running for 3-star Josh DeBerry as college decision nears?". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  3. ↑ Rudolph, Jutin (April 18, 2023). "Former Boston College defensive back Joshua DeBerry commits to Texas A&M". On3.com. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  4. ↑ Galtzan, Matt. "Aggies Land Commitment From Boston College Transfer Josh DeBerry". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  5. ↑ Bartholomew, Colton (April 3, 2023). "What an offer to another transfer defensive back means for Wisconsin football". Kenosha News. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  6. ↑ Black, AJ. "Boston College CB Josh DeBerry Enters Transfer Portal". 247Sports. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  7. ↑ Khan Jr., Sam (April 18, 2023). "Former Boston College DB Josh DeBerry transferring to Texas A&M: How he can help the Aggies". The Athletic. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  8. ↑ VanHaaren, Tom (April 18, 2023). "Texas A&M adds Boston College transfer DB Josh DeBerry". ESPN. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  9. ↑ Zwerneman, Brent. "The transfer portal is paying off for Texas A&M and Josh DeBerry". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  10. ↑ Johnson, Jarrett (January 8, 2024). "Texas A&M Cornerback Josh DeBerry is headed to the 2024 Hula Bowl". Aggies Wire. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  11. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Josh DeBerry College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  12. ↑ Harris, Nick (May 8, 2024). "12 undrafted free agents expected for rookie camp". DallasCowboys.com.
  13. ↑ "Fehoko, Harvey among first wave of roster cuts". dallascowboys.com. Retrieved August 27, 2024.


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