11 Facts About DeJon Gomes

DeJon Gomes was drafted in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.

Dejon Gomes attended high school at James Logan High School in Union City, California where he started for one year on the varsity football team, after sitting out the previous year with an injury.

Once DeJon Gomes started his career at Nebraska, he quickly became a starter for two years and lead the team in interceptions and tackles.

DeJon Gomes was billed as one of the top defensive back prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft by many NFL Draft experts and analysts.

DeJon Gomes was drafted by the Washington Redskins 146th overall in the 2011 NFL Draft, joining college teammates, Roy Helu, who was drafted earlier in the fourth round, and Niles Paul, who was drafted after him.

DeJon Gomes made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the New York Giants.

DeJon Gomes then had his first career start as a free safety in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys, where he made 14 tackles.

On December 24,2011, while playing against the Minnesota Vikings, DeJon Gomes tackled Adrian Peterson which resulted in Peterson tearing his ACL and MCL.

DeJon Gomes finished the 2011 season playing 15 games, starting five of them, and recording 35 tackles and two pass breakups.

DeJon Gomes was waived during the final roster cuts before the start of the 2013 season on August 31,2013.

DeJon Gomes was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions on September 1,2013.