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|---|---|
| Position | Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1991-09-03)September 3, 1991 (age 34) Tuscumbia, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Tuscumbia (AL) Deshler |
| College | Alabama |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 2014 | Miami Dolphins* |
| 2014 | Pittsburgh Steelers* |
| 2014 | Jacksonville Jaguars* |
| 2015–2016 | Edmonton Eskimos |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Coaching | |
| 2017–2021 | Tuscumbia (AL) Deshler |
| 2021-present | Sheffield, Alabama |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Stats atPro Football Reference  | |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Deion Belue (born September 3, 1991)[1] is an American formerfootballcornerback. He playedcollege football atAlabama. Belue signed with theMiami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2014. In addition, he spent time as a member of thePittsburgh Steelers andJacksonville Jaguars.
Belue attended Deshler High School in Tuscumbia, Alabama.[2] He was selected to the Alabama Sports Writers Association 4A All-State team twice while in high school.[3] He recorded 70 tackles as a junior in 2008 with four interceptions, two in which returned fortouchdowns. He also returned two punts and one kickoff for touchdowns while hauling in over 800 yards receiving and five touchdowns.
Considered a three-star recruit byRivals.com, he was rated as the 82nd bestcornerback prospect in the nation.[4]
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deion Belue CB | Tuscumbia, Alabama | Deshler High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 4.51 | Jan 15, 2010 |
Recruit ratings:Scout:  Rivals: | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: Scout: 23 (CB) Rivals: -- National, 85 (CB), 24 (Ala) | ||||||
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Belue spent the previous two seasons atNortheast Mississippi Community College before transferring to Alabama.[5][6][7] Belue was selected to theNJCAA's 2011All-American list during sophomore season.[8] He was selected to the second-teamNJCAAAll-American team following the 2011 season.[3] In his first season atAlabama, he started all 14 totaling 40 tackles (6.5 for loss), two interceptions and a fumble return 57 yards for a touchdown.[9][10] Belue broke up seven passes and forced a fumble. As a senior in 2013, he started 11 games recording 20 tackles and one interception, which came against Tennessee.[11]
On May 12, 2014, he signed with theMiami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent.[12] He was waived on May 25, 2014.[13]
Belue was signed by thePittsburgh Steelers on May 29, 2014.[14]
On July 23, 2014, Belue was signed by theJacksonville Jaguars.[15] On August 25, 2014, Belue was released.[16]
On June 1, 2015, Belue signed with theEdmonton Eskimos of theCanadian Football League.[17] He was on the practice roster of the 2015 team that won theGrey Cup.[18]