Delonte Hood Explained

Delonte Hood
Current Team:Arizona Cardinals
Number:38
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:17 October 2000
Birth Place:Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:195
High School:Dunbar (Washington, D.C.)
College:Glenville State (2018–2019)
Toledo (2020)
Peru State College (2021)
Undraftedyear:2022
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • First-team All-MEC (2019)

Delonte Hood (born October 17, 2000) is an American football cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Glenville State, Toledo, and Peru State College. He also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos of the NFL and the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL).

College career

Hood began his college career at Glenville State where he played two season 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

Cincinnati Bengals

After 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

On December 22, 2022, the Denver Broncos signed Hood to their practice squad.[11] [12] He was released on August 27, 2023.[13]

Arlington Renegades

On 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

Hood signed with the Arizona Cardinals on August 6, 2024.[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Delonte Hood - Football . 2024-03-12 . Glenville State College Athletics . en.
  2. Web site: 2019-11-19 . MEC Announces Football Awards . 2024-03-12 . mountaineast.org . en.
  3. Web site: 2023-12-14 . Peru State DB Delonte Hood Signs as an UDFA with Cincinnati Bengals . 2024-03-12 . Peru State College Athletics . en.
  4. Web site: 2023-08-08 . Exclusive Interview with Broncos' CB Delonte Hood . 2024-03-12 . Predominantly Orange . en-US.
  5. Web site: Peru State DB Delonte Hood shines at Nebraska pro day . 2024-03-12 . panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com . en.
  6. Web site: 2022-05-02 . Peru State DB Hood signs as UDFA with Bengals . 2024-03-12 . KMAland.com . en.
  7. Web site: Garrison . Drew . 2022-05-02 . Bengals land Wisconsin WR Kendric Pryor and Peru State DB Delonte Hood . 2024-03-12 . Cincy Jungle . en.
  8. Web site: With young playmakers, the Bengals' defense looks dynamic in loss to the Giants . 2024-03-12 . The Enquirer . en-US.
  9. Web site: Cincinnati Bengals vs. New York Giants Live Score and Stats - August 21, 2022 Gametracker . 2024-03-12 . CBSSports.com . en.
  10. Web site: Roster Moves: Bengals Reduce Roster To 53 Players . 2024-03-12 . www.bengals.com . en-US.
  11. Web site: Kelberman . Zack . 2022-12-28 . Broncos Announce Several Roster Moves Under Interim HC . 2024-03-12 . Sports Illustrated Mile High Huddle: Denver Broncos News, Analysis and More . en.
  12. Web site: Broncos waive CB Michael Ojemudia . 2024-03-12 . www.denverbroncos.com . en-US.
  13. Web site: Jensen . Chad . 2023-08-27 . Broncos Cut 5 Players Ahead of NFL Deadline . 2024-03-12 . Sports Illustrated Mile High Huddle: Denver Broncos News, Analysis and More . en.
  14. Web site: 2022-11-17 . XFL Draft Day 2: Arlington Renegades select area athletes Antonio Ortiz, Kenneth Farrow . 2024-03-12 . Dallas News . en.
  15. Web site: 2023-11-21 . Two Players Sign Letters of Intent with XFL . 2024-03-12 . OurSports Central . en.
  16. UFL_PR . The #UFL has announced the following transactions: . 1820573053384073355 . August 5, 2024 . August 6, 2024.
  17. News: Cardinals Add Marquis Haynes Sr. As Pass Rusher . AZCardinals.com . August 6, 2024 . August 6, 2024.