Jamel Dean
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Experience: 8 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 29
Weight: 206 lbs
College: Auburn
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Biography
PRO CAREER
- Has played in 96 regular-season games (77 starts) over his seven-year NFL career (Tampa Bay 2019-25)
- Has registered 352 tackles (278 solo), 1.0 sack, 11 interceptions, two interception returns for TD, 61 passes defensed, two QB hits, seven TFL, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and seven tackles on special teams
- Has played in 10 postseason games (nine starts) and registered 49 tackles (42 solo), nine passes defensed, one TFL and one forced fumble
- One of six players in the NFL with 55+ passes defensed, 10+ interceptions and multiple defensive TDs since 2019
- Has recorded 61 passes defensed, which is tied for the 15th-most in the NFL since he entered the League in 2019
- Has registered four or more passes defensed in five games, which is the most such games since he entered the NFL in 2019
- Helped Tampa Bay's 2020 defense led the League in rush defense (80.6) and yards allowed/rush (3.60), while also ranked sixth in yards allowed/play (5.12), sixth in total defense (327.1), tied for second in TFL (91), tied for fourth in sacks (48.0) and tied for fifth in takeaways (25)
- He was tied for fourth in the NFL in passes defensed (17) in 2019, and posted three separate games with four or more passes defensed, which was the most such games in a single season in the League since 2000
- Scored first career TD on a 32-yard interception return from Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in Week 6 of 2020
- Recorded a career-high five passes defensed in his first career start (Week 12 of 2019 at Atlanta), which was tied for the most in a single game in the NFL in 2019 and tied for the most by a Buccaneers player in a single game since 2007
- Recorded first career interception in Week 10 of 2019 (vs. Arizona)
- Made NFL debut in Week 1 of 2019 (vs. San Francisco)
- Made NFL starting debut in Week 12 of 2019 (at Atlanta)
PRO CAREER
- Has played in 96 regular-season games (77 starts) over his seven-year NFL career (Tampa Bay 2019-25)
- Has registered 352 tackles (278 solo), 1.0 sack, 11 interceptions, two interception returns for TD, 61 passes defensed, two QB hits, seven TFL, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and seven tackles on special teams
- Has played in 10 postseason games (nine starts) and registered 49 tackles (42 solo), nine passes defensed, one TFL and one forced fumble
- One of six players in the NFL with 55+ passes defensed, 10+ interceptions and multiple defensive TDs since 2019
- Has recorded 61 passes defensed, which is tied for the 15th-most in the NFL since he entered the League in 2019
- Has registered four or more passes defensed in five games, which is the most such games since he entered the NFL in 2019
- Helped Tampa Bay's 2020 defense led the League in rush defense (80.6) and yards allowed/rush (3.60), while also ranked sixth in yards allowed/play (5.12), sixth in total defense (327.1), tied for second in TFL (91), tied for fourth in sacks (48.0) and tied for fifth in takeaways (25)
- He was tied for fourth in the NFL in passes defensed (17) in 2019, and posted three separate games with four or more passes defensed, which was the most such games in a single season in the League since 2000
- Scored first career TD on a 32-yard interception return from Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in Week 6 of 2020
- Recorded a career-high five passes defensed in his first career start (Week 12 of 2019 at Atlanta), which was tied for the most in a single game in the NFL in 2019 and tied for the most by a Buccaneers player in a single game since 2007
- Recorded first career interception in Week 10 of 2019 (vs. Arizona)
- Made NFL debut in Week 1 of 2019 (vs. San Francisco)
- Made NFL starting debut in Week 12 of 2019 (at Atlanta)
2025 (BUCCANEERS)
- Played in 14 regular-season games (14 starts)
- Registered 46 tackles (38 solo), 1.0 sack, three interceptions, one interception return for TD, two QB hits, one TFL, two forced fumbles and nine passes defensed
- His three interceptions were the most on the team
- Registered the lowest passer rating (41.3) when targeted in the NFL among cornerbacks with at least 35 defensive targets
- Recorded the second-lowest opponent completion percentage (43.1) when targeted in the NFL among cornerbacks with at least 35 defensive targets
- His three fumble recoveries were tied for the most in the League in 2024
- Started at cornerback in the Week 1 victory in Atlanta, played 74-of-76 defensive snaps and contributed six tackles and three passes defensed
- His three passes defensed in Week 1 marked his most in a game since Oct. 14, 2021 at Philadelphia (four).
- Yielded just four receptions on nine targets for a total of 27 passing yards, generating a passer rating of 51.6 when targeted in Week 1
- In the Week 3 win over the N.Y. Jets, started at cornerback and played 51-of-69 defensive snaps
- Was targeted just one time and on that target, he intercepted QB Tyrod Taylor and returned it 55 yards for a TD, representing Tampa Bay's first pick six since Shaquil Barrett vs. Chicago on Sept. 17, 2023
- His interception in Week 3 marked his second career interception return for a TD, joining his 32-yard pick six of Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers on Oct. 18, 2020
- According to Pro Football Focus, Dean was Tampa Bay's highest-graded player in the Week 3 win, earning a 92.2 overall grade
- His 92.2 grade was tied for the second-highest mark among all defenders in the NFL in Week 3
- In the Week 6 win over the 49ers, started at cornerback and played 68-of-69 defensive snaps, recording his first career sack (also forcing a fumble) and adding four tackles (one for loss), one pass defensed and one QB hit
- In Week 6, Dean became the first cornerback in the 2025 season to record a strip sack and an interception in the same game
- The last cornerback to accomplish the feat was Cobie Durant of the L.A. Rams in Week 7 of the 2024 season
- Per Pro Football Focus, Dean was Tampa Bay's second-highest graded player in Week 8, earning a 90.6 overall grade
- His 90.6 grade was the second-highest graded cornerback in the NFL in Week 8
- In Week 15 vs. Atlanta, started at cornerback and played 67-of-71 defensive snaps, recording five tackles
- Finished with a career-high-tying 13 tackles (nine solo) and one pass defensed in the Week 14 victory vs. Cleveland
2024 (BUCCANEERS)
- Played in 12 regular-season games (12 starts)
- Registered 59 tackles (45 solo), one interception, seven passes defensed and one forced fumble
- Registered 10 tackles (seven solo) and one pass defensed in Week 2 at Detroit
- Recorded season-high 13 tackles (nine solo) in Week 3 vs. Denver
- Posted nine solo tackles and one pass defensed in Week 5 at Atlanta
- Recorded an interception of QB Justin Herbert in the third quarter of Tampa Bay's Week 15 victory at L.A. Chargers
- Was on injured reserve in Weeks 7-14 and was inactive for the Week 18 contest vs. New Orleans
2023 (BUCCANEERS)
- Played in 13 regular-season games (13 starts)
- Played 63-of-64 defensive snaps in the Week 1 victory at Minnesota, finishing with five tackles
- Played 52-of-53 defensive snaps in the Week 2 victory over Chicago, finishing with eight tackles
- Was inactive for Week 4 at New Orleans
- Played all 70 defensive snaps in Week 6 vs. Detroit, finishing with six tackles
- In Week 7 vs. Atlanta, played 64-of-65 defensive snaps and finished with a career-high 10 tackles and his first career fumble recovery
- Registered eight tackles and a season-high two passes defensed in Week 8 at Buffalo
- Played all 63 defensive snaps in the Week 10 victory over Tennessee, logging five tackles and one pass defensed
- Covered Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on 17 routes and allowed just one reception for seven yards
- Was inactive for Weeks 12-14
- In the Week 18 victory at Carolina, played all 52 defensive snaps and logged three tackles and one fumble recovery
- Contributed to a defense that recorded Tampa Bay's first shutout since Nov. 21, 2010 at San Francisco
- In the Wild Card round victory over Philadelphia, started at cornerback and finished with a team-leading and a career-high-tying 10 tackles (one for loss), and one pass defensed
- Fifth time in Dean's eight career postseason games played that he had recorded at least one pass defensed
- In the Divisional round contest at Detroit, recorded five tackles and three passes defensed
- His three passes defensed marked a new postseason career high and were tied for his sixth-most in a single game in his career
2022 (BUCCANEERS)
- Played in 15 regular-season games (15 starts)
- Contributed to a Buccaneers defense that finished tied for ninth in total defense, ninth in pass defense and 13th in scoring defense
- Registered 54 tackles (42 solo), two interceptions, one TFL, eight passes defensed and three tackles on special teams
- Recorded four tackles and one pass defensed in Week 1 at Dallas
- Registered five tackles, two passes defensed and two interceptions in Week 2 at New Orleans
- His two interceptions marked a career high for a single game and also tied his career high for a season
- Hauled in both interceptions against the Saints in the fourth quarter, making him the first player to record multiple interceptions in a single quarter in 2022
- First Buccaneers player to log multiple interceptions in a single quarter since Mike Edwards on Sept. 19, 2021 vs. Atlanta
- Recorded six tackles (one for loss) in Week 3 vs. Green Bay; marked his first tackle for loss since Jan. 9, 2022 vs. Carolina
- Tallied six tackles and one pass defensed in the Week 10 win vs. Seattle
- Was inactive for Week 15 vs. Cincinnati and Week 16 at Arizona
2021 (BUCCANEERS)
- Played in 15 regular-season games (11 starts)
- Contributed to a Buccaneers defense that allowed the fifth-fewest points/game (20.8) and seventh-fewest yards/play (5.20) while ranking third in the NFL in rush defense (92.5 yards/game), allowing the fourth-fewest yards/pass play (5.97), recording the seventh-most sacks (47.0) and tying for the fifth-most takeaways (29)
- Has registered 52 tackles (43 solo), two interceptions, nine passes defensed and two tackles on special teams
- Recorded a career-high nine tackles and one pass defensed in the season opener at Dallas
- Registered five tackles, two passes defensed and one interception in Week 5 vs. Miami
- Tallied four passes defensed, including an interception, and part of a defense that limited Philadelphia in Week 6 to 213 total yards, including just 113 passing yards
- Recorded seven tackles, including one for loss, in a 38-3 win against Chicago in Week 7
- In Weeks 6-7, Tampa Bay held opponents under 175 net passing yards, the first time doing so since 2018
- Registered seven tackles and one pass defensed in the Super Wild Card Round vs. Philadelphia
- Recorded seven tackles and one forced fumble, recovered by Tampa Bay, in Divisional Round vs. L.A. Rams
2020 (BUCCANEERS)
- Played in 14 regular-season games (seven starts)
- Tampa Bay's defense led the League in rush defense (80.6) and yards allowed/rush (3.60), while ranking sixth in yards allowed/play (5.12), sixth in yards allowed/game (327.1), ranking tied for second in TFL (91), tied for fourth in sacks (48.0) and tied for fifth in takeaways (25)
- Registered 59 tackles (48 solo), two TFL, seven passes defensed and one interception, returned 32 yards for a TD
- Recorded a career-high eight tackles in first start of the season in Week 3 at Denver and was part of a defense that limited the Broncos to 226 net yards
- Intercepted a pass from Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in Week 6, returning it 32 yards for a TD - his first career score
- Part of a defense that limited the Packers to just 201 net yards, the fewest allowed by a Buccaneers defense since 2010
- Tallied three tackles and one pass defensed in Week 10 at Carolina, and was part of a defense that held the Panthers to just 187 net yards of offense, including just 35 yards in the second half - the fewest allowed by a Buccaneers defense in the second half dating back to at least 2000
- Registered seven tackles in postseason debut at Washington in the Super Wild Card Round
- Recorded three tackles and one pass defensed in the Divisional Round at New Orleans; helped limit Saints WR Michael Thomas to zero catches, while Saints QB Drew Brees produced a 38.1 passer rating - his lowest ever in a postseason contest
- In Super Bowl LV against Kansas City, registered four tackles and one pass defensed
- Part of a defense that forced Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes into a 52.3 passer rating - the lowest of any
game in his career (regular season or postseason) - while holding the Chiefs to just nine points
2019 (BUCCANEERS)
- Played in 13 regular-season games (five starts)
- Registered 21 tackles (16 solo), two interceptions, one TFL and 17 passes defensed
- Ranked fourth in the NFL in passes defensed, with all 17 coming over the final nine games of the season
- Recorded four or more passes defensed in three games, which was tied for the most such games in a single-season since at least 2000
- Made NFL debut in a reserve role in Week 1 vs. San Francisco
- Saw most extensive playing time of rookie season with 58 snaps in Week 9 at Seattle, recording five tackles and four passes defensed
- Notched first career interception (Kyler Murray) at the Tampa Bay 8-yard line with 3:40 remaining and Arizona leading 27-23, setting up the Buccaneers' game-winning TD drive
- Totaled two tackles, including one for loss, and four tackles defensed
- First NFL player since Jalen Ramsey in 2016 to record consecutive games with four passes defensed
- In first career start in Week 12 at Atlanta, set a career high with five passes defensed, to go along with two tackles
- The five passes defensed were tied for the most by any NFL player this season and the most for a Buccaneers player since 2007
- Intercepted Deshaun Watson and returned it 31 yards to set up a Buccaneers TD in Week 16 vs. Houston
COLLEGE
- Played in 26 career games at Auburn (2015-18), registering 73 tackles (4.5 for loss), 17 passes defensed, two interceptions and 1.0 sack
- Entering the 2018 season, Dean was a preseason All-SEC second-team selection
- In 2018 he tied for the team lead in interceptions (two), while posting the second-most passes defensed (nine)
- As a redshirt sophomore (2017), recorded 43 tackles (2.5 for loss) and eight passes defensed, the second most on the team, trailing only former Buccaneers teammate Carlton Davis
- Suffered an injury prior to the 2016 season and missed the season
- Redshirted as a true freshman (2015)
- Received a bachelor's degree from the College of Liberal Arts in May 2018
PERSONAL
- Attended Cocoa (Fla.) High School, where he was a two-time Florida first-team Class 4A all-state pick and was named the 2014 Brevard County player of the year and the Florida Athletic Coaches Association's District 12 MVP
- Son of Yolanda Kimbrough and James Dean
- Has four brothers: Derrick Jr., James Jr., Jamaine and Jayden
- In 2020, supported RISE as part of the NFL's My Cause, My Cleats initiative
- In June 2019, Dean participated in Tampa's Police Department Citizen's Academy and visited MacDill's Air Force Base as part of the rookie's program
COMMUNITY
- In 2020, supported RISE as part of the NFL's My Cause, My Cleats initiative
- In June 2019, Dean participated in Tampa's Police Department Citizen's Academy and visited MacDill's Air Force Base as part of the rookie's program