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Louis DeLmas<br />
Safety<br />
Western Michigan 4th Year<br />
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 202<br />
Born: 4/12/87 North Miami Beach, Fla.<br />
Draft: ‘09, R2 (33)-Det<br />
Complete biographical information available on <strong>Detroit</strong>lions.com.<br />
MANE FACTS<br />
¾ 2011 Pro Bowl alternate.<br />
¾ While growing up in florida, Delmas was huge fan of the Tampa Bay<br />
Buccaneers mainly because he enjoyed watching fullback Mike alstott<br />
run over defenders.<br />
¾ Delmas’ favorite actor is Chris Tucker. He considers Friday one of the<br />
best movies ever made.<br />
¾ While getting dressed before games, Delmas will put his game pants<br />
on last.<br />
¾ Delmas loves to fish and when he is back in florida, he drives around<br />
with his pole just in case he comes across a fishing spot.<br />
¾ When his career is over, he would like to open up a Boys and Girls club.<br />
TRANSACTIONS<br />
¾ Drafted by the <strong>Detroit</strong> lions in the second round (33rd overall) of the<br />
2009 Nfl Draft.<br />
PRO<br />
Hard-hitting safety who flies around the field with speed and aggressiveness.<br />
Delmas brings athleticism and toughness to the lions’ defensive backfield.<br />
¾ one of the league’s best, young defensive playmakers.<br />
¾ Has played in 47 career game (47 starts), garnering 250 tackles (183<br />
solo), 3 sacks (14 yards), 3 interceptions, 15 pass defenses, 2 forced<br />
fumbles and 4 fumble recoveries<br />
¾ Became the first rookie in Nfl history and the second player (rams lB<br />
rod Martin, 1984) ever to register an interception return TD, fumble<br />
return TD and a safety in the same season.<br />
¾ Named to sporting News 2009 all-rookie Team.<br />
¾ During rookie season, named Nfl Defensive Player of the Month for<br />
september.<br />
<strong>2012</strong>:<br />
¾ inactive for first four games of the season due to a knee injury.<br />
¾ returned to action as the starting free safety in Week 6 against the<br />
eagles, making an immediate impact with seven solo tackles and the<br />
lions’ first interception of the season in the 26-23 overtime win. His<br />
interception was the third of his career and his first since his rookie<br />
season in 2009.<br />
¾ finished with three tackles (two solo) in the lions’ 13-7 loss at Chicago<br />
in Week 7 (10/22).<br />
¾ finished fourth on the team in tackles with three solo tackles <strong>vs</strong>.<br />
seattle in Week 8 (10/28), but left the game in the third quarter with<br />
a knee injury.<br />
¾ inactive in Week 9 at Jacksonville (11/4) and Week 10 at Minnesota<br />
(11/11) with a knee injury.<br />
¾ inactive in Week 11 <strong>vs</strong>. Green Bay (11/18) with a knee injury.<br />
¾ returned to action in Week 12 <strong>vs</strong>. Houston (11/22) on Thanksgiving<br />
Day, finishing with five tackles (three solo).<br />
¾ finished with three tackles (two solo) in Week 13 <strong>vs</strong>. indianapolis (12/2).<br />
¾ inactive in Week 14 at Green Bay (12/9).<br />
¾ returned to action in Week 15 at arizona (12/16) and finished fifth on<br />
the team in total tackles with three solo tackles, including one tackle<br />
for loss against the Cardinals.<br />
2011: Team’s starting free safety. Had 51 tackles (31 solo) and 4 pass<br />
defenses on the season.<br />
¾ recovered fumble on the game’s final play at Tampa Bay to help seal<br />
the lions 27-20 win at Tampa Bay in the opener.<br />
¾ Was part of a team effort that registered 6 turnovers in the game<br />
against Kansas City (9/18), including 3 interceptions and 3 fumble<br />
recoveries. it marked the first time since the lions claimed a 24-17<br />
win at Houston (oilers, 12/10/95) that the team had 3 interceptions<br />
and 3 fumble recoveries.<br />
¾ Helped the defense limit the Chiefs to 3 points, leading to the lions<br />
48-3 win—the largest victory margin for a regular season game in<br />
team history.<br />
¾ in the first 2 games, the defense collected 8 takeaways (4 interceptions<br />
and 4 fumble recoveries), and yielded no touchdowns in the first<br />
half. The defense allowed just 1 touchdown (passing) and 3 field goals<br />
through the first two games.<br />
¾ inactive in Week 9 at Jacksonville (11/4) with a knee injury.<br />
COLLEGE<br />
Delmas started in 44 of 45 games at Western Michigan, 33 at free safety and<br />
11 at cornerback as he began his career as a left cornerback before moving<br />
inside to free safety as a sophomore. He became just the 14th player in<br />
school history to register 300 or more tackles in a career, finishing tied for<br />
eighth on that record list with 310 hits. He also appeared on special teams<br />
and saw brief action as a receiver in the 2008 Texas Bowl.<br />
¾ in 2008, Delmas led the Broncos with a career-high 111 tackles (61 solo)<br />
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and earned all-american status for the first time. also had four interceptions,<br />
including one that he returned for a touchdown. His 111 tackles<br />
ranked sixth among the nation’s defensive backs during his final season.<br />
¾ all-american Dream Team choice by The Nfl Draft report, adding<br />
all-MaC first-team honors from the league’s coaches. earned MaC<br />
Defensive Player of the Week honors <strong>vs</strong>. Northern illinois and illinois.<br />
¾ in 2007, started nine of 10 games played in, recording 64 tackles (48<br />
solos), ranking fifth on the team. earned all-MaC second-team honors.<br />
¾ as a sophomore in 2006, started 11 games at free safety. finished third<br />
on the team with 53 tackles (39 solos), coming up with 0.5 stops for<br />
minus one yard. Caused and recovered a fumble, as he deflected five<br />
passes and intercepted four others for 52 yards in returns.<br />
¾ During his freshman season in 2005, started all 11 games at left cornerback.<br />
ranked third on the squad with 82 tackles (54 solos), the most<br />
by any first-year player in the MaC during 2005. also had 1.5 sacks for<br />
minus 7 yards among his four stops behind the line of scrimmage and<br />
recovered two fumbles and registered one safety.<br />
¾ freshman all-american second-team selection by College football<br />
News. added all-MaC second-team honors after deflecting a teamhigh<br />
eight passes and pacing the Broncos with three interceptions.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
attended North Miami Beach (fla.) High school, where he was teammates<br />
with fellow Western Michigan players Daniel Marks and e.J. Biggers.<br />
¾ Was voted his team’s best defensive back three straight seasons.<br />
¾ Broke school records for single game and career kickoff return yardage,<br />
as he collected 178 tackles with three interceptions on defense and<br />
had 61 receptions for 841 yards and seven touchdowns on offense.<br />
¾ Brother Greg Joseph plays safety at florida atlantic.<br />
¾ Born apr. 12, 1987 in fort Pierce, florida.<br />
DELMAS’ SINGLE-GAME BESTS<br />
Tackles: ........................................................................................................................................10 at Cin 12/6/09<br />
sacks: ...................................................................................................................1 (3 times) last <strong>vs</strong> GB 10/3/10<br />
Pass Defenses: ............................................................................................................................2 at sea 11/8/09<br />
interceptions: ................................................................................................... 1(3 times) last at Phi 10/14/12<br />
long interception return: .................................................................................................101t <strong>vs</strong>. ari 12/20/09<br />
fumble recoveries: .......................................................................................... 1 (3 times) last at TB 9/11/11<br />
forced fumbles: ...........................................................................................................................1 at Chi 9/12/10<br />
long fumble return: ..............................................................................................................65t at No 9/13/09<br />
special Teams Tackles: ...........................................................................................................2 <strong>vs</strong>. Pit 10/11/09<br />
DELMAS’ CAREER STATISTICS<br />
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT<br />
2009 Det 15 15 91 63 28 1 2 2 130 1 8 0 1 65 1 4<br />
2010 Det 15 15 84 64 20 2.0 12 0 0 0 1 2 2 -4 0 0<br />
2011 Det 11 11 51 36 15 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 0<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Det 6 6 24 20 4 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0<br />
Totals 47 47 250 183 67 3 14 3 130 1 15 2 4 61 1 4<br />
POSTSEASON<br />
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT<br />
2011 Det 1 1 10 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />
Total 1 1 10 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />
<strong>2012</strong> (Det)<br />
Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT<br />
9/9 sTl 0 0 iNaCTiVe<br />
9/16 at sf 0 0 iNaCTiVe<br />
9/23 at Ten 0 0 iNaCTiVe<br />
9/30 MiN 0 0 iNaCTiVe<br />
10/14 at Phi 1 1 7 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0<br />
10/22 at Chi 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />
10/28 sea 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />
11/4 at Jax 0 0 iNaCTiVe<br />
11/11 at Min 0 0 iNaCTiVe<br />
11/18 GB 0 0 iNaCTiVe<br />
11/22 HoU 1 1 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />
12/2 iND 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />
12/9 at GB 0 0 iNaCTiVe<br />
12/16 at ari 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />
12/22 aTl<br />
12/30 CHi<br />
Totals 6 6 24 20 4 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
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