1. Dezmen Southward played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers, and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft.
16 Facts About Dezmen Southward
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Dezmen Southward was a starting defensive back for the team, helping lead the team to a national championship.
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Dezmen Southward was a key member of the school's basketball team, being named a three-year captain and two-time team MVP.
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Dezmen Southward accepted a scholarship to the University of Wisconsin where he was a member of the Wisconsin Badgers football team from 2009 to 2013.
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Dezmen Southward set a school record by playing in 54 games, never missing a game over his four-year career.
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Dezmen Southward started 30 games for the Badgers, recording 152 total tackles and 11.5 tackles for loss, forcing four fumbles, adding two interceptions and breaking up 11 passes.
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Dezmen Southward was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft.
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In Week 11 of the 2014 season, Dezmen Southward picked off Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer for his first career interception.
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Dezmen Southward was waived by the Falcons on November 6,2015, after appearing in just three games for the Falcons.
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Dezmen Southward was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts on November 10,2015.
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On December 28,2016, Dezmen Southward was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.
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On September 2,2017, Dezmen Southward was waived by the Panthers and was signed to the practice squad the next day.
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Dezmen Southward was promoted to the active roster on October 6,2017.
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Dezmen Southward was waived on October 16,2017, and was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.
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On September 1,2018, Dezmen Southward was waived by the Panthers and was signed to the practice squad the next day.
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Dezmen Southward was released on September 11,2018, but was re-signed on September 24.