Originally entered the NFL as a college free agent and signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on April 30, 2018. Added to practice squad on Sept. 2, 2018. Activated to the team's roster on Oct. 25, 2018.
Moved to team's practice squad on Nov. 15, 2018. Released by Jacksonville on Dec. 3, 2018.
Claimed by Miami Dolphins on Dec. 4, 2019. Added to practice squad on Dec. 11, 2018.
Signed by Miami on Feb. 1, 2019. Waived by Miami on May 1, 2019.
Signed by the New York Jets on July 30, 2019. Waived on Aug. 27, 2019.
Signed by Washington on Dec. 24, 2019. Waived on March 23, 2020.
Signed by Tampa Bay on May 25, 2021.
Has played in 18 career games, with two starts, recording 14 tackles, two passes defensed, one interception and three special teams tackles.
Has played in two postseason contests, with one special teams tackle.
Made first career start against Chicago (10/24/21), recording his first career interception. x Made NFL debut against Philadelphia (10/28/18).
Contributed to a Buccaneers defense that allowed the fifth-fewest points per game (20.8) and seventh-fewest yards per play (5.20) while ranking third in the NFL in rush defense (92.5 yards per game), allowing the fourth-fewest yards per pass play (5.97), recording the seventh-most sacks (47.0) and tying for the fifth-most takeaways (29).
Made Buccaneers debut vs. Dallas (9/9), tying for the team lead with 28 special teams snaps.
Tallied two special teams tackles against Atlanta (9/19), one on punt coverage, one on kickoff coverage. Also added a tackle on defense.
Notched four tackles at L.A. Rams (9/26).
Saw time on special teams at New England (10/3) and vs. Miami (10/10).
Played 46 snaps on defense in relief of injured CB RIchard Sherman at Philadelphia (10/14), recording two tackles. Contributed to a defense that limited the Eagles to 213 yards, including just 113 passing yards.
Against Chicago (10/24), made first career start, recording five tackles and his first career interception. Helped limit the Bears to 168 net passing yards.
In Weeks 6-7, Tampa Bay held opponents under 175 net passing yards, the first time doing so since 2018.
Inactive at New Orleans (10/31).
Started at Washington (11/14), notching one tackle.
Saw time on special teams vs. N.Y. Giants (11/22).
Played in a reserve role Weeks 12-14.
Downed a punt at the one-yard line against New Orleans (12/19).
Saw 13 snaps on defense at Carolina (12/26), recording one tackle and one pass defensed, helping Tampa Bay secure the team's first NFC South division title since 2007.
Inactive at N.Y. Jets (1/2/22).
Tallied a special teams tackle against Carolina (1/9/22). DEE DELANEY CORNERBACK HT: 5-11 WT: 200 DOB: 2/20/95 NFL: 2ND YEAR ACQ: FA, 2021 COLLEGE: MIAMI #30 VETERANS | 123 DELANEY'S CAREER STATISTICS ST Tackles INT Fumbles Tackles Year Team GP GS T S A Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds T S A 2018 Jacksonville 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2019 Washington 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2021 Tampa Bay 15 2 14 11 3 0.0 0.0 1 26 26 0 2 0 0 0 3 2 1 NFL Totals 18 2 14 11 3 0.0 0.0 1 26 26 0 2 0 0 0 3 2 1 Playoffs ST Tackles INT Fumbles Tackles Year Team GP GS T S A Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds T S A 2021 Tampa Bay 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 Postseason 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
Recorded one special teams tackle in Super Wild Card Round against Philadelphia (1/16/22). Saw time on special teams in Divisional Round against Los Angeles Rams (1/23/22).
As a redshirt senior at Miami (2017), he recorded 39 tackles (1.5 tackles for loss) and started six games.
Transferred from Miami to The Citadel after his junior year (2016).
First Citadel player to earn the Walter Camp FCS All-American honors twice.
Started in 36-of-37 games with Citadel (2013-16) and recorded 35 tackles, six interceptions and eight pass breakups.
Redshirted as a freshman while working with the Bulldogs' scout team (2013).
Attended Whale Branch Early College High School (Beaufort, South Carolina). Lettered four times each in football, basketball and baseball.
Lettered twice in track and field.
Named Region 5A Wide Receiver and Offensive Player of the Year (2013).
Invited to play in the North/South AllStar game.
