Career Timeline of Jamel Dean: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Jamel Dean built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jamel Dean is a professional American football cornerback currently playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL. Prior to his NFL career, Dean played college football for the Auburn Tigers. He is known for his performance as a cornerback.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 28, 2018: Dean Declared for NFL Draft

On December 28, 2018, Jamel Dean officially announced his decision to forgo his senior season and declared himself eligible for the 2019 NFL Draft.

December 29, 2018: Dean Declares for NFL Draft

On December 29, 2018, Jamel Dean announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL draft.

July 8, 2019: Dean Signed with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On July 8, 2019, Jamel Dean signed a four-year, $3.55 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including a signing bonus of $846,852.

September 8, 2019: Dean's Regular Season Debut

On September 8, 2019, Jamel Dean made his professional regular season debut for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, seeing limited snaps on special teams during their 17–31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

November 3, 2019: Dean Gets Significant Playing Time

On November 3, 2019, Jamel Dean saw significant playing time on defense due to an injury to Carlton Davis. During the game against the Seattle Seahawks, Dean collected six combined tackles and four pass deflections, but gave up three touchdown receptions in a 40–34 loss.

November 10, 2019: Dean Makes First Career Interception

On November 10, 2019, Jamel Dean recorded two solo tackles, four pass deflections, and made his first career interception on a pass attempt by Kyler Murray during a 30–27 victory against the Arizona Cardinals.

November 12, 2019: Buccaneers Released Vernon Hargreaves III

On November 12, 2019, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers unexpectedly released Vernon Hargreaves III. Jamel Dean was subsequently listed as the third cornerback on the depth chart.

September 13, 2020: Dean Collects Season-High Seven Solo Tackles

On September 13, 2020, Jamel Dean collected a season-high seven solo tackles during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' season-opening 23–34 loss against the New Orleans Saints.

October 18, 2020: Dean Scores First Career Touchdown

On October 18, 2020, Jamel Dean scored his first career touchdown after intercepting a pass thrown by Aaron Rodgers, returning it for 32 yards. This happened during the Buccaneers' 38–10 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

January 9, 2021: Dean Starts in First Career Playoff Appearance

On January 9, 2021, Jamel Dean started in his first career playoff appearance and had seven solo tackles as the Buccaneers defeated the Washington Football Team 31–23 in the Wild Card Round.

February 7, 2021: Dean Starts in Super Bowl LV

On February 7, 2021, Jamel Dean started in Super Bowl LV, recording four solo tackles and one pass deflection as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31–9. Dean earned the first Super Bowl ring of his career.

September 9, 2021: Dean Collects Season-High Nine Combined Tackles

On September 9, 2021, Jamel Dean collected a season-high nine combined tackles and broke up a pass during a 31–29 win against the Dallas Cowboys.

January 17, 2022: Dean Recorded Eight Combined Tackles

On January 17, 2022, Jamel Dean recorded eight combined tackles and one pass deflection during a 31–15 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wildcard Game.

March 30, 2022: Bruce Arians Steps Down, Todd Bowles Promoted

On March 30, 2022, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced that head coach Bruce Arians would step down and Todd Bowles was promoted to head coach. Todd Bowles named Jamel Dean a starting cornerback to begin the season.

September 18, 2022: Dean Achieves Career-High Two Interceptions

On September 18, 2022, Jamel Dean made six combined tackles, two pass deflections, and a career-high two interceptions off passes thrown by Jameis Winston during a 20–10 win at the New Orleans Saints.

March 13, 2023: Dean Signed Contract Extension

On March 13, 2023, Jamel Dean signed a four-year, $52.00 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

December 15, 2024: Dean Made Interception against Justin Herbert

On December 15, 2024, Jamel Dean made his only interception of the season on a pass thrown by Justin Herbert to wide receiver Quentin Johnston during a 40–17 win at the Los Angeles Chargers. He also made three combined tackles and two pass deflections.