University of Connecticut Athletics
2021 Football Roster
Speight, Deondrick
Jersey Number 40
Deondrick Speight
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Class:
- Freshman
- Weight:
- 205
- Hometown:
- West Park, Fla.
- High School:
- Champagnat Catholic
Bio
2021: Redshirt season.
High School: Played for head coach Hector Clavijo at Champagnat Catholic School in Hialeah, Fla. … Most recently in the 2020 state playoffs, his team defeated Seffner Christian, 56-14, to advance to the state championship game against University Christian, which will take place on Wednesday, December 16 … Competed on the defensive line during his sophomore and junior seasons before moving to linebacker during for his senior year … Totaled 55 tackles, eight sacks, one interception, and a forced fumble in 16 games played his sophomore and juniors years… Two-time Football State Champion… Plans to major in criminal justice… Son of Rodrick Speight and Lasonja Poole.
Personal: A pre-sport management major
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