Deion Belue (born September 3, 1991) is a former

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. He played

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. Belue signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He was also a member of the

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. He coached at Deshler as the Secondary Coach. As of 2021, Deion accepted a coaching job at Sheffield, Alabama.

Early years

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

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s. 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 ''

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'', he was rated as the 82nd best

prospect in the nation.

College career

Belue spent the previous two seasons at

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before transferring to Alabama. Belue was selected to the

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's 2011

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n list during sophomore season. He was selected to the second-team

n team following the 2011 season. In his first season at

, he started all 14 totaling 40 tackles (6.5 for loss), two interceptions and a fumble return (57 yards) for a touchdown. Belue also broke up seven passes and forced a fumble. As a senior in 2013, he started 11 games recording 20 tackles, three pass break ups and one interception.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

On May 12, 2014, he signed with the

as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on May 25, 2014.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Belue was signed by the

on May 29, 2014.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On July 23, 2014, Belue was signed by the

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. On August 25, 2014, Belue was released.

Edmonton Eskimos

On June 1, 2015 Belue signed with the

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of the

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References

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Belue, Deion 1991 births Living people African-American players of American football African-American players of Canadian football Alabama Crimson Tide football players American football cornerbacks Canadian football defensive backs Edmonton Elks players Jacksonville Jaguars players Miami Dolphins players Northeast Mississippi Tigers football players People from Tuscumbia, Alabama Pittsburgh Steelers players Players of American football from Alabama 21st-century African-American sportspeople