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Deion (given Name)
Deion is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Deion Barnes (born 1993), American football player *Deion Belue (born 1991), American football player *Deion Branch (born 1979), American football player * Deion Harris (born 1995), American football player * Deion Jones (born 1994), American football player * Deion Jumah (born 1989), English boxer *Deion Mikesell (born 1987), American rugby union player *Deion Sanders (born 1967), American football coach, former football and baseball player * Deion Turman (born 1992), American basketball player See also *Deioneus, or Deion, several figures in Greek mythology * Deon, given name * d'Eon, a surname *Dion (other) Dion may refer to: People Ancient *Dion (mythology), a king in Laconia and husband of Iphitea, the daughter of Prognaus *Dion of Syracuse (408–354 BC), ancient Greek politician *Dio of Alexandria, first century BC, ancient Greek philosoph ..., includes a list of people with given name Dion * Dio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. In Western culture, the idioms "" and "being on first-name terms" refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or Gentile name, ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deion Barnes
Deion Deryl Barnes (born January 20, 1993) is a former American football outside linebacker and the current defensive line coach at Penn State University . He played high school football at Northeast High School and college football at Penn State, earning Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2012. Barnes was a member of the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs and was with the San Antonio Commanders during the short-lived Alliance of American Football (AAF) in 2019. Professional career New York Jets Barnes was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets on May 8, 2015. On August 28, 2016, Barnes was waived by the Jets. Kansas City Chiefs On October 19, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Barnes to their practice squad. He was released by the Chiefs on October 26, 2016. San Antonio Commanders In 2018, Barnes joined the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football The Alliance of American Football (AAF) was a professional American football minor league. The AAF ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deion Belue
Deion Belue (born September 3, 1991) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Alabama. Belue signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2014. In addition, he spent time as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars. Early life Belue attended Deshler High School in Tuscumbia, Alabama. He was selected to the Alabama Sports Writers Association 4A All-State team twice while in high school. He recorded 70 tackles as a junior in 2008 with four interceptions, two in which returned for touchdowns. He also returned two punts and one kickoff for touchdowns while hauling in over 800 yards receiving and five touchdowns. Considered a three-star recruit by '' Rivals.com'', he was rated as the 82nd best cornerback prospect in the nation. College career Belue spent the previous two seasons at Northeast Mississippi Community College before transferring to Alabama. Belue was selected to the NJCAA's 2011 All-American list durin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deion Branch
Anthony Deion Branch Jr. (born July 18, 1979) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He is the current Wide Receivers coach at the University of Louisville. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2002 NFL draft. He played college football at Louisville Cardinals football, Louisville. Branch was named the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award, Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXXIX on February 6, 2005, after tying former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice and former Cincinnati Bengals tight end Dan Ross (American football), Dan Ross for the Super Bowl reception record with 11 catches for 133 yards. He was the first receiver to win the award since Super Bowl XXIII, 1989 when Jerry Rice had his 11 catch game. Branch played for the Seattle Seahawks from 2006 to 2010 before a second stint with the Patriots for the next two seasons, which included an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deion Harris
Deion Harris (born 18 December 1995) is an American football cornerback who plays for the Hamburg Sea Devils in the European League of Football. He played college football at North Dakota. High school career Harris attended Hibbing High School in Hibbing, Minnesota. As a senior, he was a quarterback on offense and a safety on defense. He was named to the All-Conference team in each of his final two high school years. On National Signing Day in February 2014, he was introduced as a recruit to the North Dakota Fighting Hawks after verbally committing to the university back in December. College career As a freshman at North Dakota, Harris appeared in all twelve games as a reserve at the cornerback position and on special teams. As a sophomore, he started every game and recorded 12 pass break-ups, which tied for the most passes defended in the Division I era for the Fighting Hawks. In his junior year in 2016, he recorded 36 tackles and nine pass break-ups. His five interceptions le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deion Jones
Deion Jones (born November 4, 1994) is an American professional football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers, and was selected by Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft. Early life Jones attended Jesuit High School in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he was a three-year starter at middle linebacker. As a senior, he had 179 tackles, eight sacks, and three interceptions, helping Jesuit to the LHSAA Class 5A quarterfinals, where the Blue Jays lost to Carencro. Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Jones was ranked as the No. 31 outside linebacker prospect in the class of 2012. Recruited by Corey Raymond, Jones originally committed to Nebraska in August 2011, but changed his commitment to Louisiana State after receiving a late offer in December 2011. College career Under head coach Les Miles, Jones was a backup his first three years at LSU, appearing in 39 ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deion Jumah
Deion Jumah (born 18 July 1989) is a former English professional boxer. Professional career Jumah made his professional debut on 2 February 2013, scoring a first-round knockout (KO) victory against Ruslan Bitarov at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin, Germany. After compiling a record of 10–0 (5 KOs) he faced Ossie Jervier for the vacant Southern Area cruiserweight title on 2 December 2018 at the York Hall in London. Jumah dropped his opponent to the canvas in the fifth round. Jervier made it back to his feet only to be met by a flurry of punches from Jumah, prompting referee Bob Williams to call a halt to the contest to hand Jumah his first professional title via technical knockout (TKO). In his next fight he returned to the York Hall to face former Commonwealth champion Wadi Camacho for the vacant English cruiserweight title on 7 September 2019. Jumah landed a counter-left hand in the fifth round to knock Camacho to the canvas. The former Commonwealth champion was back t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deion Mikesell
Deion Mikesell (born 7 January 1997) is an American professional rugby union player. He played as a winger for the Houston Sabercats in Major League Rugby (MLR). He previously signed with Clermont Auvergne on a developmental contract and also represented America with the United States national rugby union team internationally. Deion Mikesell: USA Rugby" References 1997 births Living people Rugby union wings Lindenwood University alumni Houston SaberCats players United States international rugby union players US Carcassonne players American expatriate rugby union players in France Rugby union players from Iowa {{US-rugbyunion-bio-stub ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deion Sanders
Deion Luwynn Sanders Sr. (born August 9, 1967) is an American American football, football coach with the Colorado Buffaloes football, Colorado Buffaloes. Sanders is also a former professional football and baseball player, having played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and Baltimore Ravens, and nine seasons of Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and San Francisco Giants. He won two Super Bowl titles and made one World Series appearance in 1992 World Series, 1992, making him the only athlete to play in a Super Bowl and World Series. Sanders played college football as a cornerback for the Florida State Seminoles football, Florida State Seminoles, winning the Jim Thorpe Award in 1988 before being selected by the Falcons fifth overall in the 1989 NFL draft. He also played as a return specialist and occasionally as a wide receiver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deion Turman
Deion Turman is an American professional basketball player, born August 13, 1992. The 6-8, 215-pound center played his high school ball at Mt. Lebanon, where he helped his team to the 2010 Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League class 4A state title. Turman averaged 10.1 points per game and 12.9 rebounds per game while guiding his team to a 25-3 overall record as a high school senior. Deion received a scholarship from Robert Morris for the 2010-2011 season where he contributed 9 points and 15 rebounds. Deion left Robert Morris after his first year to take a scholarship at Wingate University for the remainder of his college career. In the 2014-2015 season with the Reading Rockets (EBL, UK), Turman received honors for All British EBL Division 1 - Second Team, and All British EBL Division 1 - All Import Team as well as Reading Rockets team award of MIP. Wingate Season Statistics: Notable Honors: All SAC Honors in 2014, 2013 · All-State Honors 2014 · SAC Player of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deioneus
In Greek mythology, Deioneus (; Ancient Greek: Δηιονεύς means "ravager") or Deion (; Ancient Greek: ) is a name attributed to the following individuals: *Deioneus, king of Phocis and son of King Aeolus of Aeolia and Enarete, daughter of Deimachus. He was the brother of Salmoneus, Sisyphus, Cretheus, Perieres, Athamas, Magnes, Calyce, Canace, Alcyone, Pisidice and Perimede. By Diomede, Deioneus became the father of Cephalus, Actor, Aenetus, Phylacus, Asterodia and Philonis. After the death of his brother, Salmoneus, Deioneus took his daughter Tyro into his house, and gave her in marriage to Cretheus. *Deioneus, the Perrhaebian father of Dia and father-in-law-to-be of Ixion, Deioneus was pushed by him into a bed of flaming coals so that Ixion wouldn't have to pay the bride price. Also known as Eioneus. *Deion, father of Nisus, king of Megara.Hyginus, ''Fabulae'198/ref> Otherwise, the latter was called the son of Pandion II or Ares. *Deioneus, an Oeacha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deon
Deon is a given name. People with the name include: * Deon (footballer), José Aldean Oliveira de Jesus (1987–2023), Brazilian footballer * Deon Burton (born 1976), English-born Jamaican footballer * Deon Butler (born 1986), American football player * Deon Cain (born 1996), American football player * Deon Hemmings (born 1968), Jamaican female 400 metres hurdler * Deon Jackson (1946–2014), African-American singer * Deon Kruis (born 1974), South African cricketer * Deon Lacey (born 1990), American football player * Deon Lee (born 1982), South Korean born composer * Deon Lendore (born 1992), Trinidadian sprinter * Deon Miles, American chemist * Deon Strother, American football player * Deon Swiggs, New Zealand politician * Deon Thomas (born 1971), American-Israeli basketball player * Deon van der Walt (1958–2005), South African operatic tenor * Deon Yelder (born 1995), American football player *Deon Temne (1972), Sierra Leonean-American, Afrocentrism, human rights ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
