Deion Branch

Anthony Deion Branch Jr. (twitter: @deionbranch84)

Position: WR
Height: 5-9    Weight: 193 lbs.

Born: July 18, 1979 in Albany, GA
College: Louisville   (school history)    (Branch college stats)
Drafted by the New England Patriots in the 2nd round (65th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 52 (1417th overall since 1950)

Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com

• 4/24 Money in the Banana Stand: Dominator Rating, Height-adjusted Speed Score, and the 2013 Receiver Class: Yesterday, I published the Banana Stand’s Contrarian Running Back Rankings, using the full body of statistical models available...
• 4/24 FootballPerspective.com: Are Big School Prospects Overrated in the NFL Draft?: We already know what the average draft pick is worth, thanks to the Football Perspective Draft Value Chart. If we assign the draft...

• 3/29 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Analysis: Michael Jenkins signing needs context: The New England Patriots are supposedly going younger at the wide receiver position, and that seemed like the clear message following...
• 3/9 Musket Fire: New England Patriots interested in keeping Donte’ Stallworth: The New England Patriots are in the market for a deep threat, and Armando Salguerro tweeted late last night that the Patriots...
• 3/5 FootballPerspective.com: Career Receiving Numbers Translated to the 2012 Passing Environment: I’ve written several posts about how to grade wide receivers and did a three-part series on one ranking system two weeks...

• 1/22 StoopSports.com: Gronkless, Pt. 2: Ollie Banton- My fifth grade teacher once told me that admitting you’re wrong is one of the hardest things for a man to do....
• 1/20 FootballPerspective.com: Super Bowl History: Now that the Super Bowl matchup is set, I thought I’d start the two-week period with some Super Bow history. The table below...
• 1/5 FootballPerspective.com: Checkdowns: Career receiving stats in wins and losses: Last weekend, I looked at career rushing stats in wins and losses, and yesterday, I did the same for quarterbacks. Today we will...
• 1/5 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Final Season Grades: Pass Offense: Each week after a New England Patriots game, I hand out grades for pass offense, run offense, pass defense, and run defense. Now,...

• 12/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch was No. 3 WR Week 15 New England Patriots WR Deion Branch served as the team's No. 3 receiver in Week 15....[+] New England Patriots WR Deion Branch served as the team's No. 3 receiver in Week 15.
• 12/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch re-signed The New England Patriots have re-signed free-agent WR Deion Branch. Terms of the contract were not disclosed....[+] The New England Patriots have re-signed free-agent WR Deion Branch. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
• 12/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch to return: The New England Patriots are set to bring back free-agent WR Deion Branch (Patriots) this week, replacing the injured WR Donte'...[+] Stallworth (ankle). Branch's locker has been intact since his released, signaling he would likely be returning.

• 11/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | May consider Deion Branch : The New York Jets may consider adding free-agent WR Deion Branch (Patriots) due to the number of injuries to their receiving corps....[+] The team has always had an affinity for Branch and he’s likely on their short list of free-agent possibilities.
• 11/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch releasedThe New England Patriots released WR Deion Branch Saturday, Nov. 17....[+] The New England Patriots released WR Deion Branch Saturday, Nov. 17.
• 11/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch questionableNew England Patriots WR Deion Branch (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 16, and is questionable for Week 11....[+] New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 16, and is questionable for Week 11.
• 11/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch limitedNew England Patriots WR Deion Branch (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 15....[+] New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 15.

• 10/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch sees plenty of time in Week 6 : New England Patriots WR Deion Branch played in 63 of 87 offensive snaps in Week 6. His high playing time was a result of the...[+] Patriots liking the matchup against the Seattle Seahawks’ nickel package, which led the team to bring on their No. 3 receiver more often.
• 10/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch does nothing against old mates: New England Patriots WR Deion Branch managed just one catch for five yards in Week 6 against the Seattle Seahawks, his former...[+] team.
• 10/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch, Brandon Lloyd do little: New England Patriots QB Deion Branch managed one catch for 25 yards in the Week 5 game against the Denver Broncos, and WR Brandon...[+] Lloyd chipped in with three grabs for 34 yards.
• 10/2 Stripe Hype: Morning Headlines: Recapping Week 4′s Biggest Injuries:     Titans QB Jake Locker (separated shoulder) is not expected to play in Week 5 against the Vikings and could be out...
• 10/1 Stripe Hype: Scouting the AFC North: Browns Cry Foul, & Steelers Getting Healthy:     The Steelers running game is off to a historically bad start, but they will receive a significant boost this week...

• 9/6 Spreadsheet Sports: Why Aaron Hernandez is Due For a Big Year in 2012: Rob Gronkowski was far and away the best tight end of 2011. He scored 18 touchdowns – 5 more than any tight end has ever...
• 9/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Dolphins | Pass on working out Deion BranchThe Miami Dolphins have decided to pass on working out free-agent WR Deion Branch (Patriots)....[+] The Miami Dolphins have decided to pass on working out free-agent WR Deion Branch (Patriots).

• 8/20 FootballPerspective.com: Random Perspective On: The 2012 New England Patriots: New England has had one of the most creative and flexible offenses for the last decade. From 2002 to 2011, the Patriots offense...
• 8/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Three veteran WRs could be on roster bubble: New England Patriots WRs Deion Branch, Jabar Gaffney and Donte' Stallworth could be in the roster bubble because the team is expected...[+] to keep only six receivers. Branch had a strong week of practice which gives in an edge over the other two at this time.
• 8/18 Stripe Hype: Morning Headlines: Recapping Friday’s NFL Preseason Action:     Lions All-Pro WR Calvin Johnson appears to be in midseason form after nabbing five catches for 111 yards and...
• 8/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch sits out preseason game: New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (undisclosed) did not play in the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 9, because of an undisclosed...[+] reason. He has not taken part in team drills during practice in over a week.

• 7/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Four see time on punt returns: New England Patriots WRs Deion Branch, Julian Edelman and Wes Welker saw time on punt returns at practice, and TE Aaron Hernandez...[+] also saw three reps as the return man. However, Hernandez was clearly slotted as the fourth guy.

• 6/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Donte' Stallworth, Deion Branch may fight for one spot: New England Patriots WRs Donte' Stallworth and Deion Branch may have to compete for one roster spot during training camp if the...[+] team decides to keep six wide receivers on the roster.

• 5/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Crowded at WR: The New England Patriots' signing of WR Jabar Gaffney leaves the team with a crowded receiving corps. Gaffney joins WRs Wes Welker,...[+] Brandon Lloyd, Deion Branch, Donte' Stallworth, Anthony Gonzalez, Chad Ochocinco and Julian Edelman. Welker will return as the No. 1 receiver. Lloyd figures to work on the other side. However, after that, it becomes less certain.

• 3/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch contract update : New England Patriots WR Deion Branch's one-year deal with the team has a $925,000 base salary, $250,000 signing bonus, $150,000...[+] workout bonus, plus $250,000 in incentives.
• 3/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch re-signsThe New England Patriots re-signed WR Deion Branch to a one-year deal Thursday, March 22. Financial terms weren't given....[+] The New England Patriots re-signed WR Deion Branch to a one-year deal Thursday, March 22. Financial terms weren't given.

• 2/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Expected to re-sign Deion BranchThe New England Patriots are expected to re-sign impending free-agent WR Deion Branch this offseason....[+] The New England Patriots are expected to re-sign impending free-agent WR Deion Branch this offseason.
• 2/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch may have small role if re-signed: New England Patriots impending free-agent WR Deion Branch may have to accept a small role on offense if he decides to re-sign...[+] with the Patriots this offseason.
• 2/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch wants to return : New England Patriots impending free-agent WR Deion Branch said he wants to return to the team in 2012. Branch wants to retire...[+] as a Patriot. 'This is where I want to be, this is where I want to retire,' Branch said. 'This is why I came back, for the opportunity to play in this game. I'm pretty sure I will be here in this position next year.'
• 2/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch probable for Super Bowl: New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Feb. 3, and is considered probable for Super...[+] Bowl XLVI.
• 2/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch practicesNew England Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Feb. 2....[+] New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Feb. 2.
• 2/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch practicesNew England Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Feb. 1....[+] New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Feb. 1.

• 1/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch plays well in Super Bowl : In two Super Bowl appearances, New England Patriots WR Deion Branch owns 21 receptions for 276 yards and an MVP in Super Bowl...[+] XXXIX.
• 1/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch considered questionable: New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 27, and is considered questionable for Super...[+] Bowl XLVI.
• 1/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch limitedNew England Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 26....[+] New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 26.
• 1/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch limitedNew England Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 25....[+] New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 25.
• 1/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Wes Welker leads WR corps in playoff win: New England Patriots WR Wes Welker had six catches for 53 yards in the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday,...[+] Jan. 22. Fellow WR Deion Branch managed two grabs for 18 yards, and WR Julian Edelman added an eight-yard grab on his only reception.
• 1/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch listed as questionable: New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 20, and is listed as questionable for the...[+] AFC Championship game.
• 1/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch limitedNew England Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 18....[+] New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 18.
• 1/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch posts 85 yards, TD in win: New England Patriots WR Deion Branch had three catches for 85 yards and a touchdown in the Divisional Round playoff game Saturday,...[+] Jan. 14, against the Denver Broncos.

• 12/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch expected to play: New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (groin) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as questionable for Week...[+] 17 but is expected to play.
• 12/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch limitedNew England Patriots WR Deion Branch (groin) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 29....[+] New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (groin) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 29.
• 12/26 Tyler's Think Tank: Patriots Drop Dolphins: New England had already defeated Miami pretty easily all the way back during their season opener in Week 1 by a score of...
• 12/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch expected to play: New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (groin) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as questionable for Week...[+] 16 but is not expected to play.
• 12/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch hopeful: New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (groin) said he has been feeling better and is hopeful of returning to play in Week 16 against...[+] the Miami Dolphins. 'One day at a time,' Branch said. 'I think I've got to go out there and show coach a little more than what I showed him last week and hopefully I'll get the nod that I can go.'
• 12/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch limitedNew England Patriots WR Deion Branch (groin) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 22....[+] New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (groin) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 22.
• 12/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Week 15 Inactives: The New England Patriots have declared LB Brandon Spikes, WR Deion Branch, OG Nick McDonald, SS Patrick Chung, QB Ryan Mallett,...[+] OT Sebastian Vollmer, RB Shane Vereen inactive for Week 15.
• 12/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch will miss Week 15: New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (groin) has been downgraded to out for Week 15. He was originally listed as questionable...[+] for Week 15.
• 12/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch questionable for Week 15: New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (groin) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 16. He is listed as questionable for Week...[+] 15 but is expected to play.
• 12/4 Tyler's Think Tank: Pats Clip Colts: Heading into the fourth quarter, the Patriots were coasting.  They'd thoroughly routed their winless rivals and, armed...

• 11/30 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football: Target Practice: Week 12 Standings: Target Practice is a list of Fantasy Football players that had at least eight passes thrown their way in the past weeks games....
• 11/29 Tyler's Think Tank: Patriots Demolish "Dream Team": The dream is over Philadelphia.  It's time to wake up. Yesterday the AFC East-leading Patriots rolled into the City of...
• 11/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch may be game-time decision: New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (hip) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 25, and is listed as questionable for Week...[+] 12. He may be a game-time decision for Week 12 but is expected to play.
• 11/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch limitedNew England Patriots WR Deion Branch (hip) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 24....[+] New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (hip) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 24.
• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch finishes with two grabs: New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (hamstring) finished with two receptions for 19 yards in the Week 11 game Monday, Nov. 21,...[+] against the Kansas City Chiefs. He was able to return after leaving briefly due to hamstring issues.
• 11/18 Tyler's Think Tank: Patriots, Offense Bounce Back: The last month or so has been pretty rough on New England and its potent offensive attack, which had scored at least 30 points...
• 11/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch finds end zone again: New England Patriots WR Deion Branch had five receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown in Week 10 against the New York Jets. Branch...[+] has found the end zone four times in the past six games.

• 10/8 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football WR Rankings: Week 5: Here are your week 5 projections for WRs.  By now, Calvin Johnson has solidified himself as the top WR after yet another big...

• 9/22 Fantasy Is My Preferred Reality: Who Benefits The Most From Aaron Hernandez’s Inj...: Who Benefits The Most From Aaron Hernandez’s Injury? Image Credit: Cliff...
• 9/21 Sunday Morning Legend: Pick-Up Eric Decker? Quick Thoughts: Eric Decker is flying off of the waiver wire at a rapid clip… but I’m not quite certain why.  Yes, he had a very...

• 1/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Deion Branch critical of postgame celebration: New England Patriots WR Deion Branch said following the team’s playoff loss to the New York Jets that he was not impressed with...[+] their postgame celebrations, according to Danny Picard, of CSNNE.com. According to several tweets from fans and media, some of the Jets coaches were giving Patriots' fans the middle finger. There was also some other postgame antics by Jets players on the field that Branch said were classless. 'I'm just frustrated,' said Branch. 'I think the embarrassing part came after the game with some of the classless guys that they have on their football team. There was a lot of classless play on the football field after the game. You have to expect that from some of the guys over there. You could see some of the class from some of the veteran guys.'
• 1/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch questionable for playoff game: New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 14, and is listed as questionable for the...[+] team's Divisional Round playoff game.
• 1/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch limited Thursday: New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 13, reports Ian Rapoport, of the Boston...[+] Herald.
• 1/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Deion Branch limited WednesdayNew England Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 12....[+] New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 12.

A Sports Reference Site: About PFR | Found a bug or have a suggestion?
Privacy Statement | Conditions & Terms of Service | Use of Data

Partner With: FantasyPlayers.com.

Partner of USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties.