| Position | Cornerback |
|---|---|
| Birth date | August 10, 2001 (age 25) |
| Birth place | Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft |
| Height in | 11 |
| Weight lb | 184 |
| High school | De La Salle (Warren, Michigan) |
| College | Boston College (2019–2022) Texas A&M (2023) |
| Undraftedyear | 2024 |
| Pastteams | |
| Pfr | DeBeJo00 |
Joshua Michael DeBerry (born August 10, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the Boston College Eagles and the Texas A&M Aggies.
Early life
DeBerry grew up in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan and attended De La Salle Collegiate High School. In his senior season, DeBerry notched 36 tackles with two and a half being for a loss, seven pass deflections, and two interceptions, while also adding 30 receptions for 687 yards and eight touchdowns, and rushing for 123 yards and a touchdown.[1] Coming out of high school, DeBerry was rated as a three-star prospect where he held offers from schools such as Northwestern, Boston College, Buffalo, Wake Forest, Cincinnati, Iowa, Iowa State, Kentucky, and Northwestern.[2] DeBerry ultimately decided to commit to play college football for the Boston College Eagles.[3][4]
College career
In DeBerry's four years with Boston College, he played in 39 games where he totaled 158 tackles with 14 being for a loss, 19 pass deflections, and four interceptions[5] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, DeBerry decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[6]
DeBerry decided to transfer to play for the Texas A&M Aggies.[7][8] In DeBerry's debut with the Aggies he posted 10 tackles, a sack, a pass deflection, and an interception in a 52-10 win over New Mexico.[9] DeBerry finished the 2023 season posting 39 tackles with four and a half being for a loss, a sack, nine pass deflections, and two interceptions.[10]
Professional career
DeBerry signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2024.[11] He was waived on August 26.[12]
DeBerry signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on January 29, 2025.[13] He was released on May 11, 2025.[14]
References
- ^ Purcell, Jared (26 October 2018). "Football Player of the Year top 10: Josh DeBerry of Warren De La Salle". MLive.com. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Farrell, Perry. "Who's in running for 3-star Josh DeBerry as college decision nears?". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Rudolph, Jutin (18 April 2023). "Former Boston College defensive back Joshua DeBerry commits to Texas A&M". On3.com. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Galtzan, Matt. "Aggies Land Commitment From Boston College Transfer Josh DeBerry". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Bartholomew, Colton (3 April 2023). "What an offer to another transfer defensive back means for Wisconsin football". Kenosha News. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Black, AJ. "Boston College CB Josh DeBerry Enters Transfer Portal". 247Sports. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Khan Jr., Sam (18 April 2023). "Former Boston College DB Josh DeBerry transferring to Texas A&M: How he can help the Aggies". The Athletic. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ VanHaaren, Tom (18 April 2023). "Texas A&M adds Boston College transfer DB Josh DeBerry". ESPN. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Zwerneman, Brent. "The transfer portal is paying off for Texas A&M and Josh DeBerry". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Jarrett (8 January 2024). "Texas A&M Cornerback Josh DeBerry is headed to the 2024 Hula Bowl". Aggies Wire. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Harris, Nick (May 8, 2024). "12 undrafted free agents expected for rookie camp". DallasCowboys.com
- ^ "Fehoko, Harvey among first wave of roster cuts". dallascowboys.com. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Ticats sign American DBs Josh Berry, Quavian White". cfl.ca. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ^ "Josh DeBerry". FootballDB.com. Retrieved 3 February 2026.