Team releases DE Eric Hicks
Allen Park, Mich.—The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed rookie S Louis Delmas to a four-year deal. The team also announced that they have released DE Eric Hicks. Terms of Delmas’ contract were not disclosed.
College-Western Michigan
NFL Experience-R
Height-5-11
Weight-202
Birthdate-April 12, 1987
Hometown-N. Miami Beach, Fla.
How Acquired-Draft-2 ('09)
COLLEGE: Selected in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan, Delmas brings athleticism and toughness to the Lions’ defensive backfield. In 2008, Delmas led the Broncos with a career-high 111 tackles (61 solo) as he earned All-American status for the first time. He also had four interceptions, including one that he returned for a touchdown. His 111 hits ranked sixth among the nation's defensive backs during his final season. Delmas started in 44 of 45 games, 33 at free safety and 11 at cornerback as he began his career as a left cornerback before moving inside to free safety as a sophomore. He became just the 14th player in school history to register 300 or more tackles in a career, finishing tied for eighth on that record list with 310 hits. In addition to his stellar performances on defense, he also appeared on special teams and saw brief action as a receiver in the 2008 Texas Bowl.
Notes of Interest
-Attended North Miami Beach (Fla.) High School, where he was teammates with fellow Western Michigan players Daniel.Marks and E.J. Biggers.Utilized as a cornerback, strong safety, wide receiver, kick returner and long snapper.
-The three-year starter was voted his team's best defensive back three straight seasons.
-Broke school records for single game and career kickoff return yardage, as he collected 178 tackles with three interceptions on defense and had 61 receptions for 841 yards and seven touchdowns on offense.
-Family Studies major.
-Coaches 8-10 year-olds in Optimist football.
-Brother Greg Joseph, plays safety at Florida Atlantic.
-Born April 12, 1987 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
-Resides in North Miami Beach, Florida.
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