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Pierre Desir ( ; born September 8, 1990) is a Haitian
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who is a free agent. He played
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at
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and
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, and was drafted by the
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in the fourth round of the
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. He has also played for the
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,
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,
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,
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, and
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.


Early years

Desir was born in
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,
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, to Wilfrid and Marie Desir. He immigrated along with his family to the
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at the age of 4, at first living in
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. The family moved to the suburb of St. Charles when Desir was 11 years old. Desir attended
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in
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, where he was an all-state selection at defensive back. He was first-team all-league during his junior and senior seasons, and was named special teams player of the year as a senior. He averaged 37.8 yards per kickoff return and 8.9 yards per punt return. He was a record-breaking track runner while at the school as well. Desir spent his summers as a youth in Lynn and
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, and
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.


College career

Desir attended
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, and played for the
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from 2008–2010. He sat out his freshman year as a
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. In 2009, he was named first team all- MIAA after leading the conference with seven interceptions and 13 passes defended, and finished the season with 33 total tackles. He also averaged 29.4 yards per kickoff return on 10 attempts. In 2010, he recorded 46 tackles, including 5.5 for loss, nine pass deflections, one forced fumble, and five interceptions, earning himself second team all- MIAA honors. In 2011, he left Washburn, citing a desire to be closer to his young children, and enrolled at
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. After not playing his first year, he returned in 2012 and was one of the top defensive players in the MIAA. To go along with 60 tackles, he finished second among all levels of
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football with nine interceptions and tied for the NCAA Division II lead with 18 passes defended. He was also named first-team All-MIAA and was a first-team AFCA Div. II
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n. In his final season, he once again was named a first-team All-MIAA selection and an AFCA Div. II All-American. He recorded 33 tackles, 12 pass deflections, and four interceptions. He also won the inaugural Cliff Harris Award, honoring the nation's top small college defensive player. Desir finished his career ranked first in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics history in passes defended. His 25 career interceptions are the second most in conference history and rank him in the top 10 in Division II history.


Professional career

Desir was featured along with
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,
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,
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, and
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o
ESPN's Draft Academy
which aired before the 2014 NFL Draft.


Cleveland Browns

The
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selected Desir in the fourth round with the 127th overall pick in the
2014 NFL Draft The 2014 NFL draft was the 79th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible football players to the league. The draft, officially the "Player Selection Meeting", was held at Radio City Music Hall in New Y ...
. He became the first player from Lindenwood to ever be selected in the NFL Draft and was the 15th cornerback drafted in 2014.


2014 season

On May 29, 2014, the Cleveland Browns signed Desir to a four-year, $2.62 million
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that includes a
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of $407,612. Throughout training camp, Desir competed to be a backup cornerback against Isaiah Trufant and
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. Head coach
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named Desir the fourth cornerback on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind
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,
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, and
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. Desir was inactive as a healthy scratch for the first 12 games of the regular season. On November 30, 2014, Desir made his professional regular season debut during a 26–10 loss at the
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in Week 13. On December 21, 2014, Desir earned his first career start and collected a season-high seven solo tackles and broke up two pass attempts during a 17–13 loss at the
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in Week 16. He finished his rookie season in 2014 with nine solo tackles and two pass deflections in five games and one start.


2015 season

During training camp, Desir competed for a roster spot as the third cornerback against Justin Gilbert, Charles Gaines, Robert Nelson, and
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. Head coach
Mike Pettine Michael Mark Pettine (born September 25, 1966) is an American football coach who currently is an assistant head coach for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was the head coach of the Cleveland Browns from 2014 to 2015, an ...
named Desir the fourth cornerback on the Cleveland Browns’ depth chart to begin the regular season. He was listed on the depth chart behind
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,
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, and
K'Waun Williams K'Waun Lamar Williams ( ; born July 12, 1991) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Pittsburgh and attended Saint Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, New Jersey. Early years Williams played h ...
. In Week 6, Desir collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (ten solo) and deflected one pass during a 26–23 loss against the
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. He was inactive during the Browns’ Week 12 loss against the
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and a Week 14 victory against the
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. Desir finished the
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with 37 combined tackles (30 solo) and five pass deflections in 14 games and six starts.


2016 season

On January 4, 2016, the Cleveland Browns fired head coach Mike Pettine and general manager
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after they finished with a 3–13 record. Throughout training camp, Desir competed for a roster spot as a backup cornerback against Justin Gilbert, Charles Gaines,
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, and Jamar Taylor. On September 3, 2016, the Cleveland Browns officially waived Desir as part of their final roster cuts.


San Diego Chargers

On September 4, 2016, the
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claimed Desir off of waivers. Head coach Mike McCoy named Desir the fifth cornerback on the Chargers’ depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Jason Verrett,
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,
Casey Hayward Casey Hayward Jr. (born September 9, 1989) is an American football cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Vanderbilt. Hayward was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second ...
, and Craig Mager. On October 22, 2016, the Chargers released Desir, but re-signed him two days later, only to be released again on October 29, 2016.


Seattle Seahawks

On November 2, 2016, the
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signed Desir to their practice squad. On January 16, 2017, the Seahawks signed Desir to a one-year, $790,000 reserve/future contract. Throughout training camp, Desir competed to be a backup cornerback against
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,
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,
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,
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, and DeAndre Elliott. On September 2, 2017, the Seattle Seahawks waived Desir as part of their final roster cuts.


Indianapolis Colts


2017 season

On September 3, 2017, the
Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. The Colts compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) South division. Since the 2008 ...
claimed Desir off of waivers. Head coach
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named Desir the sixth cornerback on the Colts’ depth chart, behind
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,
Rashaan Melvin Rashaan DeMarcus Melvin (born October 2, 1989) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Northern Illinois, and signed with Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2013. College career Melvin started 27 ...
,
Nate Hairston Nathan Hairston (born June 30, 1994) is an American football cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Temple, and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the ...
, Quincy Wilson, and
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. Desir earned a starting role in Week 8 after he surpassed Nate Hairston, Quincy Wilson, and Kenny Moore on the depth chart. He replaced Vontae Davis who was released on November 9, 2017, On November 12, 2017, Desir collected a season-high eight combined tackles, deflected two passes, and made his first career interception during a 20–17 loss against the
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in Week 10. Desir intercepted a pass by Steelers’ quarterback
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, that was originally intended for wide receiver
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, during the first quarter. On December 3, 2017, Desir suffered a shoulder injury as the Colts lost 30–10 at the
Jacksonville Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division. The team play ...
. On December 4, 2017, the Colts placed Desir on injured reserve. He finished the season with 32 combined tackles (21 solo), seven pass deflections, and one interception in nine games and six starts.


2018 season

On March 20, 2018, the Colts signed Desir to a one-year, $1.75 million contract that included $750,000 guaranteed. Throughout training camp, Desir competed to be a starting cornerback against
Nate Hairston Nathan Hairston (born June 30, 1994) is an American football cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Temple, and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the ...
, Quincy Wilson, and Kenny Moore. Head coach
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named Desir the third cornerback on the Colts’ depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Kenny Moore and Nate Hairston. On September 30, 2018, Desir made five solo tackles, broke up a pass attempt, and intercepted a pass during a 37–34 loss against the
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. In Week 6, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles during a 42–34 loss at the
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. He finished the
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with 79 combined tackles (60 solo), eight pass deflections, and one interception in 16 games and 12 starts. Desir received an overall grade of 77.5 from
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, which ranked as the 18th best overall grade among all qualifying cornerbacks in 2018.


2019 season

On March 13, 2019, Desir signed a three-year, $22.5 million contract extension with the Colts with $12 million guaranteed. In Week 7 against the
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, Desir recorded his first interception of the season off
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in the 30–23 win. In Week 16 against the
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, Desir recorded two interceptions off passes thrown by rookie quarterback
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during the 38–6 win. On March 21, 2020, Desir was released by the Indianapolis Colts.


New York Jets

On April 2, 2020, the
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signed Desir to a one year contract worth up to $5.5 million. In Week 2 against the
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, Desir recorded his first interception as a Jet off a pass thrown by
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during the 31–13 loss. In Week 4 against the
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on ''Thursday Night Football'', Desir recorded two interceptions off of passes thrown by quarterback
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, including a pick six, in the 37–28 loss. He also gave up a 48 yard touchdown reception to Broncos rookie wide receiver
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during the game. On November 17, 2020, Desir was waived by the Jets. Despite being waived, Desir was named the Jets nominee for the
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.


Baltimore Ravens

On November 28, 2020, Desir was signed to the
Baltimore Ravens The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The team plays its ...
' practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on December 8, December 19, and December 26 for the team's weeks 13, 15, and 16 games against the
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,
Jacksonville Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division. The team play ...
, and
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, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He was elevated again on January 15, 2021, for the team's divisional playoff game against the
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, and reverted to the practice squad again following the game. His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 25, 2021.


Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

Desir signed with the Seattle Seahawks on April 23, 2021. He was released on August 24, 2021.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On September 13, 2021, Desir was signed by the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) NFC South, South divisio ...
to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 2, 2021. He played in twelve games with the team, both as a cornerback and on special teams.


NFL career statistics


Personal life

In 2011, Desir married Morgan Julian. They have three children: Keeli, Kamryn, and Pierre, Jr. In February 2021, he donated 10,000 meals to the
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during
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, which put much of Texas out of power, water, and heat.


References


External links


New York Jets bio

Lindenwood Lions bio

Washburn Ichabods bio
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