Dezmen
Southward.
Dezmen
Southward.
Wisconsin· 6'0"· 211 lb· 4.38s 40
His unique blend of size and explosiveness makes him scheme-versatile, adaptable to multiple defensive backfield concepts that prioritize range and tackle ability.
Southward could immediately contribute as a sub-package defender and special teams ace, with the ceiling to develop into a starting strong safety.
A purely static, downhill thumper role in a run-heavy 4-3 defense would underutilize his athletic gifts and coverage upside.
Southward's high-end athleticism and versatility allow him to fit into a variety of defensive schemes, especially those valuing speed and hybrid roles in the secondary.
Selected #68 overall in Round 3 of the 2014 NFL Draft by Atlanta Falcons out of Wisconsin.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
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- 4.38sp50
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| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Wisconsin | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Wisconsin | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.