Derrick Deese Jr.
| Detroit Lions | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 19, 1998 La Palma, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | John F. Kennedy (La Palma, California) |
| College: | Golden West (2016–2018) San Jose State (2018–2021) |
| Undrafted: | 2022 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Reserve/futures |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Derrick Deese Jr. (born August 19, 1998)[1] is an American football tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at San Jose State. He went undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft and was subsequently picked up by the Lions.
Early life
Deese was born on August 19, 1998 in La Palma, California.[1] He played high school football at John F. Kennedy High School. He was a 2-star recruit.[2] He recorded 431 receiving yards on 25 receptions as a senior.[3]
College career
Golden West College
Deese's first collegiate touchdown came in the first week of the season against Glendale. He recorded a 36 yard touchdown reception, his only reception of the game in the 33–0 win.[4] That would be Deese's only touchdown reception of the year as he finished with 155 receiving yards in 6 games.[5]
In 2017, Deese began his sophmore year. He recorded his first touchdown reception of the season against Cerritos. He recorded 4 receptions for 31 yards and one touchdown in the 23–36 loss.[6] On September 30, he recorded his first 100 yard receiving game against Long Beach. He put up 111 yards on 5 receptions and one touchdown in the 24–52 loss.[7]
Professional career
Deese went undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft. He was picked up by the Detroit Lions on April 30.[8] He was released by the Lions during their final offseason roster cutdown.[9] He would remain a free agent until he was picked up by the Lions again on January 11, 2023. He signed a futures contract with the team.[10][11]
Personal Life
He is the son of Super Bowl XXIX champion offensive lineman Derrick Deese.[12]
References
- ^ a b "Derrick Deese Jr. Biography". espn.com. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "Derrick Deese Jr., John F. Kennedy, Tight End". 247sports.com. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "Derrick Deese Jr. - Football - SJSU Athletics". sjsuspartants.com. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "GOLDEN WEST at GLENDALE - September 3, 2016 - 6:00p.m. - Boxscore". gwcathletics.com. September 3, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "Derrick Deese - Golden West College Athletics".
- ^ "Golden West at Cerritos Falcons - September 23, 2017 - 7:00p.m. - Boxscore". gwcathletics.com. September 23, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "Long Beach at Golden West - September 30, 2017 - 1:00 PM - Boxscore". gwcathletics.com. September 30, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "TE Derrick Deese Jr. signs with Detroit Lions". detroitsportsnation.com. April 30, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "Lions release rookie TE Derrick Deese from the practice squad". lionswire.usatoday.com. September 6, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "Lions sign TE Derrick Deese Jr. to reserve/future contract". lionswire.usatoday.com. January 11, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "Lions' Derrick Deese: Inks futures deal". CBS Sports. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ delos Santos, Justice (November 25, 2020). "Championship pedigree: Two SJSU standouts share 49ers Super Bowl bloodlines". The Mercury News. Retrieved December 23, 2020.