PRESEASON EditiON - Detroit Lions

Louis DeLmas
Safety
Western Michigan 4th Year
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 202
Born: 4/12/87
North Miami Beach, Fla.
Draft: ‘09, R2 (33)-Det
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MANE FACTS
‣ 2011 Pro Bowl alternate.
‣ While growing up in florida, Delmas was huge fan of the Tampa Bay
Buccaneers mainly because he enjoyed watching fullback Mike alstott
run over defenders.
‣ Delmas’ favorite actor is Chris Tucker. He considers Friday one of the
best movies ever made.
‣ While getting dressed before games, Delmas will put his game pants
on last.
‣ Delmas loves to fish and when he is back in florida, he drives around
with his pole just in case he comes across a fishing spot.
‣ When his career is over, he would like to open up a Boys and Girls club.
TRANSACTIONS
‣ Drafted by the Detroit lions in the second round (33rd overall) of the
2009 Nfl Draft.
PRO
Hard-hitting safety who flies around the field with speed and aggressiveness.
Delmas brings athleticism and toughness to the lions’ defensive backfield.
‣ one of the league’s best, young defensive playmakers.
‣ Has played in 41 career game (41 starts), garnering 226 tackles (163
solo), 3 sacks (14 yards), 2 interceptions, 14 pass defenses, 2 forced
fumbles and 4 fumble recoveries.
‣ Became the first rookie in Nfl history and the second player (rams lB
rod Martin, 1984) ever to register an interception return TD, fumble
return TD and a safety in the same season.
‣ Named to sporting News 2009 all-rookie Team.
‣ During rookie season, named Nfl Defensive Player of the Month for
september.
2011: Team’s starting free safety. Had 51 tackles (31 solo) and 4 pass
defenses on the season.
‣ recovered fumble on the game’s final play at Tampa Bay to help seal
the lions 27-20 win at Tampa Bay in the opener.
‣ Was part of a team effort that registered 6 turnovers in the game
against Kansas City (9/18), including 3 interceptions and 3 fumble
recoveries. it marked the first time since the lions claimed a 24-17
win at Houston (oilers, 12/10/95) that the team had 3 interceptions
and 3 fumble recoveries.
‣ Helped the defense limit the Chiefs to 3 points, leading to the lions
48-3 win—the largest victory margin for a regular season game in
team history.
‣ in the first 2 games, the defense collected 8 takeaways (4 interceptions
and 4 fumble recoveries), and yielded no touchdowns in the first
half. The defense allowed just 1 touchdown (passing) and 3 field goals
through the first two games.
‣ second-leading tackler on the lions in the team’s 24-13 win over
Chicago (10/10), as he finished with a season-high 8 tackles.
‣ Matched his season high 8 tackles (6 solo) vs. atlanta (10/23). also
added a pass defensed.
‣ Was second on the team with 7 tackles vs. Carolina (11/20).
‣ left the game early with an apparent knee injury vs. Green Bay (11/24).
‣ inactive due to knee injury at New orleans (12/4), vs. Minnesota (12/11),
at oakland (12/18), vs. san Diego (12/24) and at Green Bay (1/1).
COLLEGE
Delmas started in 44 of 45 games at Western Michigan, 33 at free safety and
11 at cornerback as he began his career as a left cornerback before moving
inside to free safety as a sophomore. He became just the 14th player in
school history to register 300 or more tackles in a career, finishing tied for
eighth on that record list with 310 hits. He also appeared on special teams
and saw brief action as a receiver in the 2008 Texas Bowl.
‣ in 2008, Delmas led the Broncos with a career-high 111 tackles (61 solo)
and earned all-american status for the first time. also had four interceptions,
including one that he returned for a touchdown. His 111 tackles
ranked sixth among the nation’s defensive backs during his final season.
‣ all-american Dream Team choice by The Nfl Draft report, adding
all-MaC first-team honors from the league’s coaches. earned MaC
Defensive Player of the Week honors vs. Northern illinois and illinois.
‣ in 2007, started nine of 10 games played in, recording 64 tackles (48
solos), ranking fifth on the team. earned all-MaC second-team honors.
‣ as a sophomore in 2006, started 11 games at free safety. finished third
on the team with 53 tackles (39 solos), coming up with 0.5 stops for
minus one yard. Caused and recovered a fumble, as he deflected five
passes and intercepted four others for 52 yards in returns.
‣ During his freshman season in 2005, started all 11 games at left cornerback.
ranked third on the squad with 82 tackles (54 solos), the most
by any first-year player in the MaC during 2005. also had 1.5 sacks for
minus 7 yards among his four stops behind the line of scrimmage and
recovered two fumbles and registered one safety.
‣ freshman all-american second-team selection by College football
News. added all-MaC second-team honors after deflecting a teamhigh
eight passes and pacing the Broncos with three interceptions.
PERSONAL
attended North Miami Beach (fla.) High school, where he was teammates
with fellow Western Michigan players Daniel Marks and e.J. Biggers.
‣ Was voted his team’s best defensive back three straight seasons.
‣ Broke school records for single game and career kickoff return yardage,
as he collected 178 tackles with three interceptions on defense and
had 61 receptions for 841 yards and seven touchdowns on offense.
‣ Brother Greg Joseph plays safety at florida atlantic.
‣ Born apr. 12, 1987 in fort Pierce, florida.
DELMAS' SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Tackles: ........................................................................................................................................10 at Cin 12/6/09
sacks: ...................................................................................................................1 (3 times) last vs GB 10/3/10
Pass Defenses: ............................................................................................................................2 at sea 11/8/09
interceptions: .......................................................................................................1(twice) last vs. ari 12/20/09
long interception return: .................................................................................................101t vs. ari 12/20/09
fumble recoveries: .......................................................................................... 1 (3 times) last at TB 9/11/11
forced fumbles: ...........................................................................................................................1 at Chi 9/12/10
long fumble return: ..............................................................................................................65t at No 9/13/09
special Teams Tackles: ...........................................................................................................2 vs. Pit 10/11/09
DELMAS' CAREER STATISTICS
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
2009 Det 15 15 91 63 28 1 2 2 130 1 8 0 1 65 1 4
2010 Det 15 15 84 64 20 2.0 12 0 0 0 1 2 2 -4 0 0
2011 Det 11 11 51 36 15 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 0
Totals 41 41 226 163 63 3 14 2 130 1 14 2 4 61 1 4
POSTSEASON
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
2011 Det 1 1 10 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 1 1 10 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 (Det)
Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
9/11 at TB 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0
9/18 KC 1 1 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/25 at Min 1 1 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/2 at Dal 1 1 7 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/9 CHi 1 1 8 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/16 sf 1 1 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/23 aTl 1 1 8 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
10/30 at Den 1 1 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/13 at Chi 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
11/20 Car 1 1 7 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/24 GB 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
12/4 at No 0 0 iNaCTiVe/iNJUreD
12/11 MiN 0 0 iNaCTiVe/iNJUreD
12/18 at oak 0 0 iNaCTiVe/iNJUreD
12/24 sD 0 0 iNaCTiVe/iNJUreD
1/1 at GB 0 0 iNaCTiVe/iNJUreD
Totals 11 11 51 36 15 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 0
Postseason
1/7 at No 1 1 10 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 1 1 10 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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