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{{Short description|American football player (born 1980)}}
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|birth_date={{birth date and age|1980|2|17}}
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| college = [[Nebraska Cornhuskers football|Nebraska]]
| draftyear = 2003
| draftround = 4
| draftpick = 107
| pastteams =
* [[St. Louis Rams]] ({{NFL Year|2003|2005}})
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2006}})
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2007}})*
* [[Toronto Argonauts]] ({{CFL Year|2008}})*
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* First-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2002 College Football All-America Team|2002]])
* Consensus All-[[Big 12 Conference|Big 12]] (2002)
* Consensus All-[[Big 12 Conference|Big 12]] (2002)
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* First-team [[All-America]]n (2002)
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| pfr = GrocDe20
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* [[St. Louis Rams]] (2003-2005)
* [[New Orleans Saints]] (2006)
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] (2007)
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'''DeJuan Anthony Groce''' (born February 17, 1980, in [[Garfield Heights, Ohio|Garfield Heights]], [[Ohio]]) is a former [[American football]] [[cornerback]]. He was drafted in the [[2003 NFL Draft]] by the [[St. Louis Rams]]. Groce has also played for the [[New Orleans Saints]], the [[Seattle Seahawks]], and the [[Toronto Argonauts]]. Groce played collegiate football for the [[Nebraska Cornhuskers]] and set or tied four school records as well as an NCAA record. He received his Communications degree in December 2002.
'''DeJuan Anthony Groce''' (born February 17, 1980) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[cornerback]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Nebraska Cornhuskers football|Nebraska Cornhuskers]]. He earned first-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] honors in 2002, and set or tied four school records as well as an NCAA record. Groce was selected by the [[St. Louis Rams]] in the [[2003 NFL draft]]. He was also a member of the [[New Orleans Saints]], [[Seattle Seahawks]], and [[Toronto Argonauts]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
DeJuan Groce was born on February 17, 1980 to Debra and Warren Groce. Growing up, he was very involved in a wide variety of sports including football, basketball, and track. Groce attended [[St. Edward High School (Lakewood, Ohio)|St. Edward High School]] in [[Lakewood, Ohio]], and was a [[Letterman (sports)|letterman]] in football and [[Track and field|track athletics]]. In football, he was named to the PrepStar's Dream Team. In track, he ran a personal best of 10.7 seconds in the [[100 meters]] and 21.9 seconds in the [[200 meters]].
DeJuan Groce was born on February 17, 1980, to Debra and Warren Groce. Growing up, he was very involved in a wide variety of sports including football, basketball, and track. Groce attended [[St. Edward High School (Lakewood, Ohio)|St. Edward High School]] in [[Lakewood, Ohio]], and was a [[Letterman (sports)|letterman]] in football and [[Track and field|track athletics]]. In football, he was named to the PrepStar's Dream Team. In track, he ran a personal best of 10.7 seconds in the [[100 meters]] and 21.9 seconds in the [[200 meters]].


==College career==
==College career==
Following high school, Groce chose to attend the [[University of Nebraska-Lincoln|University of Nebraska]] over [[Michigan State University|Michigan State]], [[Indiana University|Indiana]], [[Ohio State University|Ohio State]] and [[Syracuse University|Syracuse]], where he played football and was a member of [[Kappa Alpha Psi]] Fraternity. As a freshman, Groce was redshirted. As a sophomore, Groce played in every game as the backup left corner, taking over as the left corner when [[Keyou Craver]] moved to nickel back. Groce had at least one tackle in 12-of-13 games and had 24 tackles. As a junior, Groce broke [[Ralph Brown (American football)|Ralph Brown]]'s school record for pass breakups in a season with 17.<ref>{{cite web | title = DeJuan Groce Bio | url =http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=1129 | format =English | accessdate =2010-02-07}}</ref> In 2001, as a redshirt junior, Groce had his most productive season, starting every game at cornerback as well as returning kickoffs and punts.<ref>{{cite web | title = DeJuan Groce Bio | url =http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=1129 | format =English | accessdate =2010-02-07}}</ref> Additionally, Groce was named a First-Team AP All-American for his punt-return duties, finishing fourth nationally with 17.0 yards per punt return.
Following high school, Groce chose to attend the [[University of Nebraska-Lincoln|University of Nebraska]] over [[Michigan State University|Michigan State]], [[Indiana University|Indiana]], [[Ohio State University|Ohio State]] and [[Syracuse University|Syracuse]], where he played football and was a member of [[Kappa Alpha Psi]] fraternity. As a freshman, Groce was redshirted. As a red shirt freshman, Groce played in every game as the backup left corner, taking over as the left corner when [[Keyou Craver]] moved to nickel back. Groce had at least one tackle in 12-of-13 games and had 24 tackles. As a red shirt sophomore, Groce broke [[Ralph Brown (cornerback)|Ralph Brown]]'s school record for pass breakups in a season with 17.<ref>{{cite web | title = DeJuan Groce Bio | url =http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=1129 | format =English | accessdate =2010-02-07}}</ref> In 2001, as a redshirt junior, Groce had his most productive season, starting every game at cornerback as well as returning kickoffs and punts.<ref>{{cite web | title = DeJuan Groce Bio | url =http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=1129 | format =English | accessdate =2010-02-07}}</ref> Additionally, Groce was named a First-team AP [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] for his punt-return duties, finishing fourth nationally with 17.0 yards per punt return.


As a senior, Groce was selected as one of the three team captains. He continued his productive career by starting every game of his redshirt-senior season. Against [[Troy State]], Groce set a school record and tied an NCAA record with two punt return touchdowns and a pair of first-quarter interceptions in a 31-16 win.<ref>{{cite web | title = DeJuan Groce Bio | url =http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=1129 | format =English | accessdate =2010-02-07}}</ref> Overall, Groce set or tied four school records and set one NCAA record. Additionally, Groce joined 1972 [[Heisman Trophy]] winner [[Johnny Rodgers]] as the only players in NU history to amass 1,000 career punt return yards.<ref>{{cite web | title = DeJuan Groce Bio | url =http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=1129 | format =English | accessdate =2010-02-07}}</ref>
As a senior, Groce was selected as one of the three team captains. He continued his productive career by starting every game of his redshirt-senior season. Against [[Troy State]], Groce set a school record and tied an NCAA record with two punt return touchdowns and a pair of first-quarter interceptions in a 31–16 win.<ref>{{cite web | title = DeJuan Groce Bio | url =http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=1129 | format =English | accessdate =2010-02-07}}</ref> Overall, Groce set or tied four school records and set one NCAA record. Additionally, Groce joined 1972 [[Heisman Trophy]] winner [[Johnny Rodgers]] as the only players in NU history to amass 1,000 career punt return yards.<ref>{{cite web | title = DeJuan Groce Bio | url =http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=1129 | format =English | accessdate =2010-02-07}}</ref>
In December 2002, Groce received a Communications degree.
In December 2002, Groce received a Communications degree.

===College statistics===

{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="5" style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Nebraska Cornhuskers}}" | DeJuan Groce
! colspan="5" style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Nebraska Cornhuskers}}" | Tackles
! colspan="4" style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Nebraska Cornhuskers}}" | Interceptions
|-
! style="font-weight:bold;" style={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Nebraska Cornhuskers}} | Year
! style="font-weight:bold;" style={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Nebraska Cornhuskers}} | School
! style="font-weight:bold;" style={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Nebraska Cornhuskers}} | Conf
! style="font-weight:bold;" style={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Nebraska Cornhuskers}} | G
! style="font-weight:bold;" style={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Nebraska Cornhuskers}} | GS
! style="font-weight:bold;" style={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Nebraska Cornhuskers}} | Solo
! style="font-weight:bold;" style={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Nebraska Cornhuskers}} | Ast
! style="font-weight:bold;" style={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Nebraska Cornhuskers}} | Tot
! style="font-weight:bold;" style={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Nebraska Cornhuskers}} | Sacks
! style="font-weight:bold;" style={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Nebraska Cornhuskers}} | Sacks-Yards
! style="font-weight:bold;" style={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Nebraska Cornhuskers}} | Int
! style="font-weight:bold;" style={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Nebraska Cornhuskers}} | PD
! style="font-weight:bold;" style={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Nebraska Cornhuskers}} | FF
! style="font-weight:bold;" style={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Nebraska Cornhuskers}} | FR
|-
| [[1999 NCAA Division I FBS football season|1999]]
| [[1999 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team|Nebraska]]
| [[1999 Big 12 Conference football season|B12]]
| 12
| 0
| 13
| 12
| 25
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 2
| 1
| 0
|-
| [[2000 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2000]]
| [[2000 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team|Nebraska]]
| [[2000 Big 12 Conference football season|B12]]
| 11
| 2
| 25
| 7
| 32
| 0
| 0
| 1
| 17
| 1
| 1
|-
| [[2001 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2001]]
| [[2001 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team|Nebraska]]
| [[2001 Big 12 Conference football season|B12]]
| 12
| 12
| 22
| 13
| 35
| 0
| 0
| 3
| 14
| 0
| 0
|-
| [[2002 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2002]]
| [[2002 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team|Nebraska]]
| [[2002 Big 12 Conference football season|B12]]
| 14
| 14
| 38
| 23
| 61
| 0
| 0
| 4
| 8
| 1
| 0
|-
|}


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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===St. Louis Rams===
===St. Louis Rams===
He was selected by the [[St. Louis Rams]] with the tenth pick of the fourth round of the [[2003 NFL Draft]].
He was selected by the [[St. Louis Rams]] with the tenth pick of the fourth round of the [[2003 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2003 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/draft.htm |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


===New Orleans Saints===
===New Orleans Saints===
The New Orleans Saints released Groce on June 15, 2007.
The New Orleans Saints released Groce on June 15, 2007.

===Seattle Seahawks===
Groce signed with the [[Seattle Seahawks]] on August 14, 2007. He was released on September 1, 2007.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrocDe20.htm | title=DeJuan Groce | publisher=Pro-Football-Reference | accessdate=June 3, 2024}}</ref>


===Toronto Argonauts===
===Toronto Argonauts===
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Player of American football
| DATE OF BIRTH =February 17, 1980
| PLACE OF BIRTH =Garfield Heights, Ohio
| DATE OF DEATH =
| PLACE OF DEATH =
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[[Category:People from Garfield Heights, Ohio]]
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[[Category:Canadian football defensive backs]]
[[Category:Players of Canadian football from Ohio]]

Latest revision as of 01:59, 30 July 2024

DeJuan Groce
No. 24, 28
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1980-02-17) February 17, 1980 (age 44)
Garfield Heights, Ohio, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio)
College:Nebraska
NFL draft:2003 / round: 4 / pick: 107
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:125
Interceptions:3
Passes defended:17
Stats at Pro Football Reference

DeJuan Anthony Groce (born February 17, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He earned first-team All-American honors in 2002, and set or tied four school records as well as an NCAA record. Groce was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the 2003 NFL draft. He was also a member of the New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, and Toronto Argonauts.

Early life

[edit]

DeJuan Groce was born on February 17, 1980, to Debra and Warren Groce. Growing up, he was very involved in a wide variety of sports including football, basketball, and track. Groce attended St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio, and was a letterman in football and track athletics. In football, he was named to the PrepStar's Dream Team. In track, he ran a personal best of 10.7 seconds in the 100 meters and 21.9 seconds in the 200 meters.

College career

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Following high school, Groce chose to attend the University of Nebraska over Michigan State, Indiana, Ohio State and Syracuse, where he played football and was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. As a freshman, Groce was redshirted. As a red shirt freshman, Groce played in every game as the backup left corner, taking over as the left corner when Keyou Craver moved to nickel back. Groce had at least one tackle in 12-of-13 games and had 24 tackles. As a red shirt sophomore, Groce broke Ralph Brown's school record for pass breakups in a season with 17.[1] In 2001, as a redshirt junior, Groce had his most productive season, starting every game at cornerback as well as returning kickoffs and punts.[2] Additionally, Groce was named a First-team AP All-American for his punt-return duties, finishing fourth nationally with 17.0 yards per punt return.

As a senior, Groce was selected as one of the three team captains. He continued his productive career by starting every game of his redshirt-senior season. Against Troy State, Groce set a school record and tied an NCAA record with two punt return touchdowns and a pair of first-quarter interceptions in a 31–16 win.[3] Overall, Groce set or tied four school records and set one NCAA record. Additionally, Groce joined 1972 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers as the only players in NU history to amass 1,000 career punt return yards.[4] In December 2002, Groce received a Communications degree.

College statistics

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DeJuan Groce Tackles Interceptions
Year School Conf G GS Solo Ast Tot Sacks Sacks-Yards Int PD FF FR
1999 Nebraska B12 12 0 13 12 25 0 0 0 2 1 0
2000 Nebraska B12 11 2 25 7 32 0 0 1 17 1 1
2001 Nebraska B12 12 12 22 13 35 0 0 3 14 0 0
2002 Nebraska B12 14 14 38 23 61 0 0 4 8 1 0

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press Wonderlic
5 ft 9+5⁄8 in
(1.77 m) 		192 lb
(87 kg) 		4.49 s 1.58 s 2.62 s 4.00 s 6.82 s 36 in
(0.91 m)		 10 ft 9 in
(3.28 m)		 18 reps 14
All from NFL Combine.[5]

St. Louis Rams

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He was selected by the St. Louis Rams with the tenth pick of the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft.[6]

New Orleans Saints

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The New Orleans Saints released Groce on June 15, 2007.

Seattle Seahawks

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Groce signed with the Seattle Seahawks on August 14, 2007. He was released on September 1, 2007.[7]

Toronto Argonauts

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On May 31, 2008, Groce signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. However, Groce was released before the start of the regular season.

References

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  1. ^ "DeJuan Groce Bio" (English). Retrieved February 7, 2010.
  2. ^ "DeJuan Groce Bio" (English). Retrieved February 7, 2010.
  3. ^ "DeJuan Groce Bio" (English). Retrieved February 7, 2010.
  4. ^ "DeJuan Groce Bio" (English). Retrieved February 7, 2010.
  5. ^ DeJuan Groce, Pro Scout Draft.com
  6. ^ "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  7. ^ "DeJuan Groce". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
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