Deshaun E. Fenwick (born December 31, 1999) is an American professional

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who is currently a free agent. He played college football at

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and Oregon State.

Early life

Fenwick grew up in

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, before moving to Florida and attending Braden River High School, where he rushed for 2,786 yards and 29 touchdowns and hauled in 28 receptions for 538 yards and seven touchdowns. He committed to play

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at the

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over other schools such as

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, and

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College career

South Carolina

In his collegiate debut, Fenwick rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown in a win over

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. He finished the 2018 season with 115 yards and a touchdown over a span of two games. In week 10 of the

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, Fenwick rushed for 102 yards in a win over Vanderbilt. He finished the 2019 season with 111 rushing yards in two games. In week 7, Fenwick rushed for 68 yards in a win over Auburn. In week 10, he rushed for 82 yards in a 59–42 loss to

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. The following week, Fenwick rushed for only seven yards but scored a touchdown in a loss to

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. He finished the season with 297 rushing yards and one touchdown and brought in 14 receptions for 108 yards. After the season, Fenwick entered the transfer portal.

Oregon State

Fenwick transferred to Oregon State. In week 3, he rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown in a 42–0 win over

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. Three weeks later, Fenwick rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to

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. In week 9, Fenwick rushed for 48 yards and a touchdown in a 39–25 loss to

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. He finished the year with 448 rushing yards and four touchdowns, while also hauling in four receptions for 14 yards in his first season with Oregon State. Ahead of the 2022 season, Fenwick was named to the

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watchlist. He opened up the season rushing for 39 yards and a touchdown in a season-opening win over

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. In the next game, Fenwick rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown in a 35–32 win over

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. In week 3 he rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown in a 68–28 win over Montana State. Fenwick rushed for only 29 yards but punched in a touchdown in a 17–14 loss to

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. In week 10, he rushed for 37 yards and two touchdowns in a 24–21 loss to

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. In the season finale against rival

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, Fenwick rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown in a 38–34 upset win. In the 2022 Las Vegas Bowl, Fenwick he for 107 yards in a 30–3 win over

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. He finished the season with 553 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, while also catching four passes for 15 yards.

Professional career

New England Patriots

After going unselected in the

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, Fenwick signed with the

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as an

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, on May 11, 2024. He was released on August 26, 2024.

Green Bay Packers

On December 24, 2024, Fenwick was signed to the

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practice squad. Fenwick was not re-signed by the Packers, following their wildcard round elimination from

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, on January 14, 2025.

Calgary Stampeders

On March 7, 2025, Fenwick signed with the

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of the

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(CFL). He was released on May 14, 2025.

BC Lions

On May 24, 2025, Fenwick signed with the

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. On June 1, 2025, Fenwick was assigned to the Lions' practice squad to start the

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. He was released on June 9, 2025.

References

External links

South Carolina Gamecocks bioOregon State Beavers bioCalgary Stampeders bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Fenwick, Deshaun 1999 births Living people Players of American football from Bradenton, Florida Players of Canadian football from Florida American football running backs Canadian football running backs Oregon State Beavers football players South Carolina Gamecocks football players New England Patriots players Green Bay Packers players Calgary Stampeders players Players of American football from Louisville, Kentucky