Reached 9% of the all-time Interceptions leader — a rotational/depth all-time profile at the position.
A 0–100 scale where 100 = matched the all-time leaderat this position. Built only from visible encyclopedia data — career production vs. the all-time leader, plus efficiency (EPA) and comparable-player confidence — so it's a transparent context score, not a subjective rating. Tiers: Elite ≥ 85 · Strong ≥ 65 · Solid ≥ 45 · Depth < 45. Comparable-player confidence: 88%.
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Deshea inherited the Pittsburgh Steelers DB room from Dewayne Washington (1998–2003), and handed it to Chad Scott (1999–2004).
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Statistical + physical similarity across every player in the database, position-relevant (0–100%).
Joined IND (from PIT)
Last recorded season with IND
Drafted by PIT — Round 4, Pick 117
No game-status injuries on record since 2009 (nflverse weekly reports).
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Career durability — games played vs. scheduled, across 13 seasons.
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85% match
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