Stephen Denmark(born April 20, 1996) is an American professionalfootballcornerback.He playedcollege footballatValdosta State.He was selected by theChicago Bearsin the seventh round of the2019 NFL draft.Denmark has also been a member of theCleveland Browns,Pittsburgh Steelers,Green Bay Packers,Saskatchewan Roughriders,andSan Antonio Brahmas.
 Denmark with theHouston Roughnecksin 2023 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | April 20, 1996 Tallahassee, Florida,U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 217 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | James S. Rickards |
| College: | Valdosta State |
| Position: | Cornerback |
| NFL draft: | 2019/ round: 7 / pick: 238 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| StatsatPro Football Reference | |
Early life
editAtJames S. Rickards High School,Denmark ran track and played for thefootballteam. In 2013, Rickards reached the Class 5A state playoffs with a 9–2 record; Denmark had 49receptionsfor 851 yards and 12touchdowns,along with two kickoff return touchdowns.[1]
College career
editDenmark attendedValdosta State,where he playedwide receiverfor three years. In 2018, Denmark converted tocornerback,where he recorded 55tacklesand threeinterceptionsas Valdosta State won theNCAA Division II Football Championship.[1]
Professional career
editChicago Bears
editDenmark was drafted by theChicago Bearsin the seventh round (238th overall) of the2019 NFL draft.[2]Before the draft, Denmark worked out with Bears secondary coachDeshea Townsendand assistant director of player personnel Champ Kelly.[3]He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13.[4]On August 31, 2019, the Bears released Denmark as part of final roster cuts and was signed to thepractice squadthe next day.[5][6]On December 30, 2019, Denmark was signed to a reserve/future contract.[7]After being waived on September 5, 2020,[8]Denmark was added to the practice squad a day later.[9]He was released on October 5.[10]
Cleveland Browns
editOn November 10, 2020, Denmark was signed to theCleveland Browns' practice squad.[11]Denmark was released from the Browns' practice squad on December 1, 2020.[12]
Pittsburgh Steelers
editOn January 21, 2021, Denmark signed a reserve/future contract with thePittsburgh Steelers.[13]He was waived on August 17, 2021.[14]
Green Bay Packers
editOn August 25, 2021, Denmark signed with theGreen Bay Packers.[15]On August 31, 2021, Packers released Denmark as part of their final roster cuts.[16]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
editOn March 23, 2022 it was announced that Denmark had signed with theSaskatchewan Roughridersof theCanadian Football League(CFL).[17]
San Antonio Brahmas
editOn November 17, 2022, Denmark was drafted by theSan Antonio Brahmasof theXFL.[18]He signed with the team on February 21, 2023. He was waived from the reserve list on April 5, 2023.[19]
Houston Roughnecks
editOn April 5, 2023, Denmark was claimed off waivers by theHouston Roughnecks.[19]He was released on June 22, 2023.[19]
References
edit- ^abHenry, Jim (April 27, 2019)."Former Rickards star Denmark drafted by Chicago Bears".Tallahassee Democrat.RetrievedApril 27,2019.
- ^"Pace, Nagy believe Bears small draft class can yield big bang for their buck".Southwest Daily News.April 27, 2019. Archived fromthe originalon April 28, 2019.RetrievedApril 27,2019.
- ^Mayer, Larry (April 27, 2019)."Bears pick CB Denmark in seventh round".Chicago Bears.RetrievedApril 27,2019.
- ^Campbell, Rich (May 13, 2019)."Bears sign draft picks Riley Ridley, Kerrith Whyte and Stephen Denmark".Chicago Tribune.RetrievedMay 13,2019.
- ^Mayer, Larry (August 31, 2019)."Chicago Bears announce 53-man roster".Chicago Bears.RetrievedAugust 31,2019.
- ^Infante, Jacob (September 1, 2019)."Bears 10-man practice squad tracker".Windy City Gridiron.
- ^Mayer, Larry (December 30, 2019)."Roster Moves: Bears ink nine to reserve/future contracts".ChicagoBears.Archived fromthe originalon December 31, 2019.RetrievedJanuary 1,2020.
- ^Mayer, Larry (September 5, 2020)."Roster Moves: Chicago Bears announce 53-man roster".Chicago Bears.RetrievedSeptember 5,2020.
- ^Mayer, Larry (September 6, 2020)."Roster Moves: Bears sign 16 to practice squad".Chicago Bears.RetrievedSeptember 6,2020.
- ^Mayer, Larry (October 5, 2020)."Roster Moves: Bears sign RB Miller to practice squad".Chicago Bears.Archived fromthe originalon October 11, 2020.RetrievedOctober 5,2020.
- ^"Browns sign CB Stephen Denmark, C Javon Patterson to practice squad".ClevelandBrowns. November 10, 2020.
- ^"Browns activate DE Myles Garrett, place S Ronnie Harrison on IR".ClevelandBrowns. December 1, 2020.
- ^Varley, Teresa (January 21, 2021)."Steelers sign four to Reserve/Future contracts".Steelers.RetrievedNovember 4,2024.
- ^Varley, Teresa (August 17, 2021)."Steelers reduce roster to 85 players".Steelers.Archived fromthe originalon August 17, 2021.
- ^"Packers place WR Devin Funchess on IR, sign two".packers. Archived fromthe originalon August 25, 2021.RetrievedAugust 25,2021.
- ^"Packers announce roster moves".packers. Archived fromthe originalon August 31, 2021.RetrievedAugust 31,2021.
- ^"Roughriders add American DB Denmark".TSN.ca.March 23, 2022.RetrievedMarch 28,2022.
- ^"Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed".ESPN.November 18, 2022.RetrievedDecember 30,2022.
- ^abc"XFL Transactions".XFL.RetrievedMarch 14,2023.