DerrickDeese Jr.
TETE#86San Jose State
6'4" • 248lbs
- Overall Grade '21
- 86.3
- 8th/94 - TEs
- Receiving Yards '21
- 720
- 8th/94 - TEs
- Touchdowns '21
- 4
- 30th/94 - TEs
- Yds / Reception '21
- 15.3
- 13th/94 - TEs
Derrick
Deese Jr.
TE
#86
|
San Jose State
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/28/2026
Derrick Deese Jr. was a tight end for the Detroit Lions who earned a 86.3 overall PFF grade in the 2021 season, 8th among 94 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 79.3 ranked 24th among 94 qualified tight ends.
He hauled in 47 receptions on 83 targets for 720 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. Deese Jr. averaged 15.3 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 209 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 4 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 12.7 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Michigan Panthers
2024
Detroit Lions
2022
San Jose State Spartans
2018 - 2021
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2021
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
86.3
AVG
8th/94 TEs
RECEIVING GRADE
79.3
AVG
24th/94 TEs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vs NMST
92
Week 5, 2021
@ CASS
90
Week 10, 2020
@ NVLV
89
Week 8, 2021
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
@ MIWE
44
Week 4, 2021
vs CASS
44.3
Week 8, 2019
vs CAFR
47
Week 14, 2019
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2021
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
TARGETS
83
6th/94 TEs
RECEPTIONS
47
14th/94 TEs
RECEIVING YDS
720
8th/94 TEs
RECEIVING TDS
4
30th/94 TEs
Receiving
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Rank
19
th
Pass Snaps
389
6
th
Targets
83
12
th
Routes Run
350
14
th
Receptions
47
8
th
Receiving Yards
720
30
th
Receiving Touchdowns
4
68
th
Drops
4
13
th
Yards Per Reception
15.3
62
nd
Yards After Catch per Reception
4.4
78
th
Passer Rating When Targeted
86.4
6
th
Average Depth of Target
12.7
Rushing
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Rank
-
Run Snaps
0
-
Carries
0
-
Rushing Yards
0
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
0
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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