Deion Belue facts for kids
| Date of birth: | September 3, 1991 |
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| Place of birth: | Tuscumbia, Alabama, U.S. |
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Career information
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| CFL status: | Import |
| Position(s): | CB |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| College: | Alabama |
| High school: | Tuscumbia (AL) Deshler |
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Career highlights and awards
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Career stats
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| Playing stats at CFL.ca | |
| Playing stats at NFL.com | |
Deion Belue was born on September 3, 1991. He is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback, which is a defensive position. Belue played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He later played professionally for teams like the Edmonton Eskimos in Canada. He won a Grey Cup championship in 2015. He also won a college national championship in 2013.
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Early Life and High School Football
Deion Belue grew up in Tuscumbia, Alabama. He went to Deshler High School there. He was a very good football player in high school. He was chosen for the Alabama All-State team twice.
In 2008, as a junior, he made 70 tackles. He also caught four interceptions. Two of these interceptions were returned for touchdowns. Belue was also great at returning kicks. He returned two punts and one kickoff for touchdowns. He also caught passes for over 800 yards and five touchdowns.
College Football Career
Before joining a big university, Belue played for two seasons at Northeast Mississippi Community College. He was recognized as an All-American player there in 2011.
After junior college, Belue transferred to the University of Alabama. In his first year at Alabama, he started all 14 games. He made 40 tackles and had two interceptions. He even returned a fumble 57 yards for a touchdown. He also broke up seven passes. In 2013, his senior year, he started 11 games. He recorded 20 tackles and had one interception against Tennessee. During his time at Alabama, he helped his team win the BCS National Championship in 2013.
Professional Football Career
After college, Deion Belue hoped to play in the NFL.
Miami Dolphins
On May 12, 2014, Belue signed with the Miami Dolphins. He joined them as an undrafted free agent. This means he was not chosen in the NFL Draft but was signed later. He was released by the team a few weeks later.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Belue then signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on May 29, 2014. He spent some time with their team.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On July 23, 2014, Belue signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was released by the Jaguars on August 25, 2014. During his time with these NFL teams, he was mostly on the practice squad or inactive.
Edmonton Eskimos
On June 1, 2015, Belue moved to Canada to play. He signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL. He was part of the Eskimos team that won the Grey Cup championship in 2015. The Grey Cup is the championship game of the CFL.
