Dezmon Briscoe
American Football Wide Receiver
Born
August 31st, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at the University of Kansas, where set school records for touchdown receptions and receiving yards. Entered the National Football League and played as a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cincinnati Bengals. Achieved recognition for his performance during the 2010 NFL season, showcasing skills as a reliable target for quarterbacks.
Set school records at the University of Kansas
Played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Competed in the NFL for multiple seasons
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