DeShawn Wynn facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||
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| Born: | October 9, 1983 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 232 lb (105 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Reading (Reading, Ohio) | ||||||||||
| College: | Florida | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2007 / Round: 7 / Pick: 228 | ||||||||||
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DeShawn Wynn is a former American football player. He was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons. Before playing professionally, he was a college football star for the Florida Gators. He was even part of their team that won the National Championship in 2006.
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Early Life and High School Football
DeShawn Wynn was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1983. He grew up and went to Reading High School in Reading, Ohio. There, he played high school football for the Reading Blue Devils.
High School Achievements
DeShawn was an amazing player in high school. In his senior year (2001), he ran for over 2,200 yards and scored 30 touchdowns! He rushed for more than 2,000 yards in three of his four high school seasons. He also played on defense as a linebacker and safety. Because of his great skills, he was named a Parade magazine high school All-American in 2002.
College Football Career
After high school, DeShawn Wynn earned a scholarship to the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. He played for the Florida Gators football team from 2003 to 2006. During his time there, he played under coaches Ron Zook and Urban Meyer.
National Championship Victory
One of DeShawn's biggest college achievements was being the starting running back in the 2007 BCS National Championship Game. His team, the Florida Gators, won that game 41–14 against the Ohio State Buckeyes. By the end of his college career, he had rushed for over 2,000 yards and scored 25 touchdowns.
Professional Football Career
DeShawn Wynn began his professional career when the Green Bay Packers picked him in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft.
Green Bay Packers (2007–2009)
DeShawn played for the Packers for three seasons. He scored his first two NFL touchdowns against the New York Giants in his first season. He also scored touchdowns in back-to-back games against the Chicago Bears and the Washington Redskins.
Injury and Return
In October 2007, DeShawn injured his shoulder during a game against the Denver Broncos. This injury meant he had to miss the rest of that season. He finished the year with 203 rushing yards and four touchdowns. The next year, he was released by the Packers but then re-signed to their practice squad. He later joined the active team again. In one game, he had an impressive 73-yard touchdown run against the Detroit Lions.
New Orleans Saints (First Time)
In 2010, DeShawn Wynn signed with the New Orleans Saints. He was with the team for a short time, being released and then re-signed to their practice squad and active roster multiple times that year.
San Francisco 49ers
Later in 2010, DeShawn joined the San Francisco 49ers practice squad. He was later moved to their active roster. He was released by the 49ers in December 2010.
New Orleans Saints (Second Time)
DeShawn Wynn returned to the New Orleans Saints in January 2011.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
In 2012, DeShawn Wynn signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, a team in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
See also
- List of Florida Gators in the NFL draft
