Stephen Denmark

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Stephen Denmark
Free agent
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1996-04-20) April 20, 1996 (age 25)
Tallahassee, Florida
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:217 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:James S. Rickards
College:Valdosta State
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: 7 / Pick: 238
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Stephen Denmark (born April 20, 1996) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Valdosta State. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Early life[]

At James S. Rickards High School, Denmark ran track and played for the football team. In 2013, Rickards reached the Class 5A state playoffs with a 9–2 record; Denmark had 49 receptions for 851 yards and 12 touchdowns, along with two kickoff return touchdowns.[1]

College career[]

Denmark attended Valdosta State, where he played wide receiver for three years. In 2018, Denmark converted to cornerback, where he recorded 55 tackles and three interceptions as Valdosta State won the NCAA Division II Football Championship.[1]

Professional career[]

Chicago Bears[]

Denmark was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round (238th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[2] Before the draft, Denmark worked out with Bears secondary coach Deshea Townsend and 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 the practice squad the 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[]

On November 10, 2020, Denmark was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.[11] Denmark was released from the Browns' practice squad on December 1, 2020.[12]

Pittsburgh Steelers[]

On January 21, 2021, Denmark signed a reserve/future contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[13] He was waived on August 17, 2021.[14]

Green Bay Packers[]

On August 25, 2021, Denmark signed with the Green Bay Packers.[15] On August 31, 2021, Packers released Denmark as part of their final roster cuts.[16]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Henry, Jim (April 27, 2019). "Former Rickards star Denmark drafted by Chicago Bears". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  2. ^ "Pace, Nagy believe Bears small draft class can yield big bang for their buck". Southwest Daily News. April 27, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  3. ^ Mayer, Larry (April 27, 2019). "Bears pick CB Denmark in seventh round". Chicago Bears. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  4. ^ Campbell, Rich (May 13, 2019). "Bears sign draft picks Riley Ridley, Kerrith Whyte and Stephen Denmark". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
  5. ^ Mayer, Larry (August 31, 2019). "Chicago Bears announce 53-man roster". Chicago Bears. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  6. ^ Infante, Jacob (September 1, 2019). "Bears 10-man practice squad tracker". Windy City Gridiron.
  7. ^ Mayer, Larry (December 30, 2019). "Roster Moves: Bears ink nine to reserve/future contracts". ChicagoBears.com.
  8. ^ Mayer, Larry (September 5, 2020). "Roster Moves: Chicago Bears announce 53-man roster". Chicago Bears. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  9. ^ Mayer, Larry (September 6, 2020). "Roster Moves: Bears sign 16 to practice squad". Chicago Bears. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  10. ^ Mayer, Larry (October 5, 2020). "Roster Moves: Bears sign RB Miller to practice squad". Chicago Bears. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  11. ^ "Browns sign CB Stephen Denmark, C Javon Patterson to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 10, 2020.
  12. ^ "Browns activate DE Myles Garrett, place S Ronnie Harrison on IR". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 1, 2020.
  13. ^ Varley, Teresa (January 21, 2021). "Steelers sign four to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com.
  14. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 17, 2021). "Steelers reduce roster to 85 players". Steelers.com.
  15. ^ "Packers place WR Devin Funchess on IR, sign two". packers,com. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  16. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". packers.com. Retrieved August 31, 2021.

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