Josh DeBerry

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Josh DeBerry
No. 38 – Dallas Cowboys
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2001-08-10) August 10, 2001 (age 22)
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school: De La Salle
(Warren, Michigan)
College: Boston College (2019–2022)
Texas A&M (2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
Roster status:Active

Joshua Michael DeBerry (born August 10, 2001) is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boston College and Texas A&M.

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Early life and high school

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

DeBerry signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2024. [11]

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References

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