13 Facts About DeJuan Groce

DeJuan Groce earned first-team All-American honors in 2002, and set or tied four school records as well as an NCAA record.

DeJuan Groce was a member of the New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, and Toronto Argonauts.

DeJuan Groce was born on February 17,1980, to Debra and Warren Groce.

DeJuan Groce attended St Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio, and was a letterman in football and track athletics.

DeJuan Groce had at least one tackle in 12-of-13 games and had 24 tackles.

In 2001, as a redshirt junior, DeJuan Groce had his most productive season, starting every game at cornerback as well as returning kickoffs and punts.

Additionally, DeJuan Groce was named a First-team AP All-American for his punt-return duties, finishing fourth nationally with 17.0 yards per punt return.

DeJuan Groce continued his productive career by starting every game of his redshirt-senior season.

Additionally, DeJuan Groce joined 1972 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers as the only players in NU history to amass 1,000 career punt return yards.

DeJuan Groce was selected by the St Louis Rams with the tenth pick of the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft.

DeJuan Groce signed with the Seattle Seahawks on August 14,2007.

On May 31,2008, DeJuan Groce signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

However, DeJuan Groce was released before the start of the regular season.