Trey Dean

Last updated

Trey Dean
No. 42 – Kansas City Chiefs
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (2000-02-29) February 29, 2000 (age 24)
Hampton, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Dutchtown (Hampton, Georgia)
College: Florida (2018–2022)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Trey Dean III (born February 29, 2000) is an American football safety for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida.

Contents

Early life

Dean grew up in Hampton, Georgia, and attended Dutchtown High School. In his high school career he had 45 tackles, one going for a loss, four interceptions, ten pass deflections, and a fumble recovery. On offense he added two receptions for 28 yards. [1] On December 20, 2017, Dean committed to play college football at the University of Florida, over other schools such as Alabama, and Kentucky. [2] [3]

College career

Dean played for five years at Florida and tallied 255 tackles, 13.5 going for loss, four.5 sacks, four interceptions, 18 pass deflections, three fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble. [4] Dean had a stellar freshman year putting up 26 tackles, 0.5 going for a loss, an interception, and five pass deflections. [5] For his performance on the year he was named to the SEC-All Freshman-Team. [6] [7] Dean's best season came in 2021 where he put up 88 tackles, four going for a loss, a sack, an interception, and eight pass deflections. [8] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Dean was invited to compete in the 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl. [9] Dean was named the Shrine Bowl defensive MVP after picking off a pass and returning it for 16 yards. [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
6 ft 2+18 in
(1.88 m)
200 lb
(91 kg)
31+34 in
(0.81 m)
9+14 in
(0.23 m)
4.68 s1.68 s2.70 s4.26 s6.69 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)
10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)
25 reps
Sources: [11] [12]

New York Jets

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Dean signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent. [13] [14] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad. [15] [16] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract. [17]

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 17, 2024, Dean was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. Dean won his first Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. [18] On February 14, Dean signed a reserve/futures contract with Kansas City. [19]

Personal life

Dean is the cousin of former NFL safety Ahmad Black. [20]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Channing Crowder</span> American football player (born 1983)

Randolph Channing Crowder Jr. is an American former college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons during the 2000s. He played college football for Florida, and was recognized as an All-American. Crowder was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft, and played his entire professional career for the Dolphins.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Reggie Nelson</span> American football player (born 1983)

Reggie Lee Nelson is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators, winning a national championship and earning consensus All-American honors. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft and also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lawrence Timmons</span> American football player (born 1986)

Lawrence Olajuwon Timmons is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft. He won Super Bowl XLIII with the Steelers the following year, and played in Super Bowl XLV two years later. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Carlos Dunlap</span> American football player (born 1989)

Carlos Dunlap is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida where he won a National Championship in 2009. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2010 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joe Haden</span> American football player (born 1989)

Joseph Walter Haden III is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators, earning unanimous All-American honors and was a member of a BCS National Championship team. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft and played for them for seven seasons. He also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers for five seasons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tyrann Mathieu</span> American football player (born 1992)

Tyrann Devine Mathieu is an American football safety for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU. In college he developed a reputation for causing turnovers, setting a Southeastern Conference (SEC) record with 11 career forced fumbles and earning the nickname "the Honey Badger" after the mammal of the same name. In his sophomore season, he was recognized as a consensus All-American, won the Chuck Bednarik Award as the best defensive player in college football, and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. Mathieu was dismissed from the LSU football program after that season due to a violation of team rules.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">C. J. Mosley (linebacker)</span> American football player (born 1992)

Clint Mosley Jr. is an American football linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. Mosley made 4 Pro Bowls as a member of the Ravens, and has made another as a member of the Jets.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Landon Collins</span> American football player (born 1994)

Landon Alexander Collins is an American football safety and linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Alabama, where he was a part of the team that won the 2013 BCS National Championship Game. He was selected by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft. Collins was named to the 2016 All-Pro Team and went to three Pro Bowls during his tenure with them. He has also played for the Washington Commanders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vernon Hargreaves</span> American football player (born 1995)

Vernon Hargreaves III is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators and was selected 11th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2016 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dante Fowler</span> American football player (born 1994)

Dante Antwane Fowler Jr. is an American football defensive end for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida and was selected third overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2015 NFL draft. Fowler would miss his entire rookie season after sustaining an ACL tear, playing three seasons with the Jaguars prior to being traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 2018. He has since been a member of the Atlanta Falcons and Dallas Cowboys.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marcus Peters</span> American football player (born 1993)

Marcus Peters is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft and has also been a member of the Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens, and Las Vegas Raiders. He played college football at Washington.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marcus Maye</span> American football player (born 1993)

Marcus Maye is an American football safety who is a free agent. He previously played for the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints. He played college football at Florida. Maye is a native of Melbourne, Florida. Maye has been praised for his versatility and was selected first-team All-American by USA Today.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Keanu Neal</span> American football player (born 1995)

Keanu Neal is an American football safety who is a free agent. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 17th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft. He played college football at Florida.

Jarrad Davis is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trey Hendrickson</span> American football player (born 1994)

Trey Hendrickson is an American football defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida Atlantic, and was selected in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Carlton Davis</span> American football player (born 1996)

Carlton Davis III is an American football cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jordan Whitehead</span> American football player (born 1997)

Jordan Tyler Whitehead is an American football safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Pittsburgh.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">C. J. Henderson (American football)</span> American football player (born 1998)

Christopher "C. J." Henderson, Jr. is an American football cornerback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida and was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars ninth overall in the 2020 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Antoine Winfield Jr.</span> American football player (born 1998)

Antoine Duane Winfield Jr. is an American football safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Minnesota, and was drafted by the Buccaneers in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft.

Ty'Ron Hopper is an American football linebacker for the Missouri Tigers. He previously played at Florida.

References

  1. "Trey Dean Football Stats". Max Preps. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  2. Abolverdi, Zach (December 19, 2017). "BREAKING: 4-star safety Trey Dean commits to Florida Gators". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  3. Silverstein, Adam (December 20, 2017). "Florida football recruiting: Four-star DB Trey Dean commits, signs with the Gators". Only Gators. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  4. "Trey Dean III". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  5. "2018 Florida Gators Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  6. Simpson, Corinne (December 6, 2018). "Dean Named to Freshman All-SEC Team". Florida Gators. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  7. Goldkamp, Thomas (December 6, 2018). "Trey Dean named to Freshman All-SEC Team". 247Sports. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  8. "2021 Florida Gators Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  9. De La Espriella, Sergio (December 20, 2022). "Florida defensive back named to Shrine Bowl ahead of 2023 NFL draft". USA Today. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  10. Abolverdi, Zach (February 3, 2023). "Trey Dean III takes home MVP honors in East-West Shrine Bowl". ON3. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  11. "Trey Dean III Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  12. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Trey Dean III College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  13. "Dutchtown grad Trey Dean III signs with New York Jets". Henry Herald. May 1, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  14. Henderson, Benjamin (April 30, 2023). "Trey Dean will be a project for the New York Jets to unlock full potential". Hail Florida Hail. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  15. Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 29, 2023). "Final Cuts: Jets Move 31 More to Get Their Roster to 53 Players". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  16. Lange, Randy (August 30, 2023). "Jets Add 10 Players from Their Preseason Roster to the Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  17. Greenberg, Ethan (January 8, 2024). "Jets Sign Nine Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  18. Maaddi, Rob (February 12, 2024). "Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime". AP News. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  19. Foote, Jordan (February 15, 2024). "Chiefs Sign Eight Players to Futures Contracts". Sports Illustrated Kansas City Chiefs News, Analysis and More. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  20. Spivey, Andrew (December 20, 2017). "Trey Dean: Florida Gators signee profile". Gator Country. Retrieved May 18, 2023.