1. Denico Autry played college football at East Mississippi Community College and Mississippi State, and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Oakland Raiders in 2014.
18 Facts About Denico Autry
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Denico Autry finished his senior season with 104 solo tackles, 38 assists, 9.0 sacks, five forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.
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Denico Autry was named the All-SNAP Defensive Player of the Year, as well as the Rocky River Conference Defensive Player of the Year and played in the NCCA East-West All-Star game.
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Denico Autry transferred to play for the Mississippi State Bulldogs from 2012 to 2013.
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Denico Autry recorded 73 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss, six sacks and three forced fumbles in his two-year career.
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Denico Autry was signed by the Oakland Raiders of the NFL on May 20,2014, after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft.
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Denico Autry made his NFL debut on October 2,2014, against the Cleveland Browns, recording two tackles.
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Denico Autry played in ten games for the Raiders in 2014, accumulating thirteen combined tackles.
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Denico Autry played in fourteen games, starting eight, for the team during the 2015 season, totaling 22 combined tackles, three sacks, three passes deflections and one safety.
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Denico Autry was offered a restricted free agent tender after the conclusion of the 2017 season.
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Denico Autry officially signed his tender on April 17,2017.
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On March 14,2018, Denico Autry signed a three-year, $17.8 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts.
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Denico Autry finished the 2019 season with 32 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and a forced fumble in 14 games played.
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Denico Autry sat out the last two games of the season after suffering a concussion in Week 15 of the season.
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Denico Autry made his return from injury in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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On March 18,2021, Denico Autry signed a three-year, $21.5 million deal with the Tennessee Titans.
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In 2023, Denico Autry set a career-high and team-leading 11.5 sacks, 50 tackles, and two forced fumbles.
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On March 15,2024, Denico Autry signed a two-year contract with the Houston Texans.