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Deion Branch (2000-01)

Induction:
2015
Class:
2001

Deion Branch (2000-01) was a stellar wide receiver for two seasons at Louisville after transferring from Jones County Junior College. With just two seasons at UofL, he is seventh in career receiving yards with 2,204 yards and his 18 touchdowns are the fourth most. A native of Albany, Ga., both of his seasons rank among the top 10 in receptions for a single season at UofL, with 72 catches in 2001 (fifth) and 71 in 2000 (sixth). A two-time All-Conference USA selection, his 11 career 100-yard receiving games is the second-most in school history.

After helping the Cardinals win two C-USA Championships, Branch was selected in the second round of the NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. While with the Patriots, he was honored as the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXXIX after producing 11 catches for 133 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles. He totaled 518 receptions for 6,644 yards and 39 touchdowns in 11 seasons with the Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

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