Delonte Hood (born October 17, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Glenville State, Toledo, and Peru State College. He also played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, and Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL), and the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL).
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| Position: | Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 17, 2000 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Dunbar (Washington, D.C.) |
| College: | Glenville State (2018–2019) Toledo (2020) Peru State (2021) |
| Undrafted: | 2022 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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College career
editHood began his college career at Glenville State where he played two seasons while playing in 22 games while recording 9 interceptions and 63 tackles.[1] He also made first-team All-Mountain East Conference in 2019.[2] Hood transferred to Toledo in 2020, but did not record any stats. He transferred to Peru State College in 2021 where he recorded 1 interception and 22 tackles.[3] Prior to the 2022 NFL draft, Hood had his Pro Day at the University of Nebraska where he ran a 4.38 40-yard dash, a 6.84 three-cone drill, and 12 bench press reps.[4][5]
Professional career
editCincinnati Bengals
editAfter going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, Hood signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on May 2, 2022.[6][7] He played in the teams preseason game vs the New York Giants where he recorded three tackles and one pass deflection.[8][9] He was released on August 30, 2022.[10]
Denver Broncos
editOn December 22, 2022, the Denver Broncos signed Hood to their practice squad.[11][12] He was released on August 27, 2023.[13]
Arlington Renegades
editOn November 21, 2023, Hood signed with the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL), who drafted him in 2022.[14][15] His contract was terminated on August 5, 2024.[16]
Arizona Cardinals
editHood signed with the Arizona Cardinals on August 6, 2024.[17] He was waived on August 26.[18]
Arlington Renegades (second stint)
editOn November 18, 2024, Hood re-signed with the Renegades.[19]
References
edit- ^ "Delonte Hood - Football". Glenville State College Athletics. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ "MEC Announces Football Awards". mountaineast.org. November 19, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ "Peru State DB Delonte Hood Signs as a UDFA with Cincinnati Bengals". Peru State College Athletics. December 14, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview with Broncos' CB Delonte Hood". Predominantly Orange. August 8, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ "Peru State DB Delonte Hood shines at Nebraska pro day". panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ "Peru State DB Hood signs as UDFA with Bengals". KMAland.com. May 2, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ Garrison, Drew (May 2, 2022). "Bengals land Wisconsin WR Kendric Pryor and Peru State DB Delonte Hood". Cincy Jungle. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ "With young playmakers, the Bengals' defense looks dynamic in loss to the Giants". The Enquirer. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ "Cincinnati Bengals vs. New York Giants Live Score and Stats - August 21, 2022 Gametracker". CBSSports.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ "Roster Moves: Bengals Reduce Roster To 53 Players". www.bengals.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ Kelberman, Zack (December 28, 2022). "Broncos Announce Several Roster Moves Under Interim HC". Sports Illustrated Mile High Huddle: Denver Broncos News, Analysis and More. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ "Broncos waive CB Michael Ojemudia". www.denverbroncos.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ Jensen, Chad (August 27, 2023). "Broncos Cut 5 Players Ahead of NFL Deadline". Sports Illustrated Mile High Huddle: Denver Broncos News, Analysis and More. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ "XFL Draft Day 2: Arlington Renegades select area athletes Antonio Ortiz, Kenneth Farrow". Dallas News. November 17, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ "Two Players Sign Letters of Intent with XFL". OurSports Central. November 21, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ @UFL_PR (August 5, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions:" (Tweet). Retrieved August 6, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Cardinals Add Marquis Haynes Sr. As Pass Rusher". AZCardinals.com. August 6, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ Urban, Darren (August 26, 2024). "Cardinals Begin Roster Cuts By Releasing 6". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved November 19, 2024.