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| − | In 2002, the [[New England Patriots]] drafted Branch in the second round of the [[2002 NFL Draft]]<ref>http://www.fftoday.com/nfl/drafttracker.php?o=by_team&TeamID=9003</ref>. In his rookie season on the Patriots he played in thirteen and started seven games (at wide receiver) and contributed both as a wide receiver and kickoff returner. Branch finished second among all rookies in with 43 receptions and third with 489 receiving yards. In the forth week of the regular season, in a 21-14 loss to the [[San Diego Chargers]], he set a Patriots rookie record for receptions in a single game with 13. Contributing also in returning kicks, Branch returned 36 kickoffs for 863 (24.0 avg). In September, was named the NFL offensive rookie of the month<ref> | + | In 2002, the [[New England Patriots]] drafted Branch in the second round of the [[2002 NFL Draft]]<ref>http://www.fftoday.com/nfl/drafttracker.php?o=by_team&TeamID=9003</ref>. In his rookie season on the Patriots he played in thirteen and started seven games (at wide receiver) and contributed both as a wide receiver and kickoff returner. Branch finished second among all rookies in with 43 receptions and third with 489 receiving yards. In the forth week of the regular season, in a 21-14 loss to the [[San Diego Chargers]], he set a Patriots rookie record for receptions in a single game with 13. Contributing also in returning kicks, Branch returned 36 kickoffs for 863 (24.0 avg). In September, was named the NFL offensive rookie of the month<ref>hteelers]]], his 4 receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown along with a two rushing attempts for yards and a touchdown, helped the Patriots reach the Super Bowl for the second straight year. The greatest game of his professional career came two weeks later, in [[Super Bowl XXXVIII]] vs the [[Carolina Panthers]]. Seemingly uncoverable, Branch tied the Super Bowl record with 11 receptions and had 133 receiving yards. For his great game, he was named the games Most Valuable Player<ref>http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2005/02/07/branch_on_receiving_end_of_mvp/</ref>. |
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In 2005, Branch set personal statical highs for himself and also led the Patriots in receptions (78), yards (998), and touchdowns (5). He played in all sixteen and started fifteen of the Patriots regular season games. In the 2005 postseason, Branch had a great game in the AFC divisional game loss to the [[Denver Broncos]]. In the game he had eight receptions for 153 receiving yards (a Patriots playoff record<ref>http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=17873</ref>). | In 2005, Branch set personal statical highs for himself and also led the Patriots in receptions (78), yards (998), and touchdowns (5). He played in all sixteen and started fifteen of the Patriots regular season games. In the 2005 postseason, Branch had a great game in the AFC divisional game loss to the [[Denver Broncos]]. In the game he had eight receptions for 153 receiving yards (a Patriots playoff record<ref>http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=17873</ref>). | ||
Revision as of 16:42, June 20, 2007
Deion Branch is a National Football League wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks. He was born on July 18, 1979 in Albany, Georgia. Branch is 5'9" and weighs 193 pounds.
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In 2002, the New England Patriots drafted Branch in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft[1]. In his rookie season on the Patriots he played in thirteen and started seven games (at wide receiver) and contributed both as a wide receiver and kickoff returner. Branch finished second among all rookies in with 43 receptions and third with 489 receiving yards. In the forth week of the regular season, in a 21-14 loss to the San Diego Chargers, he set a Patriots rookie record for receptions in a single game with 13. Contributing also in returning kicks, Branch returned 36 kickoffs for 863 (24.0 avg). In September, was named the NFL offensive rookie of the monthCite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag.
In 2005, Branch set personal statical highs for himself and also led the Patriots in receptions (78), yards (998), and touchdowns (5). He played in all sixteen and started fifteen of the Patriots regular season games. In the 2005 postseason, Branch had a great game in the AFC divisional game loss to the Denver Broncos. In the game he had eight receptions for 153 receiving yards (a Patriots playoff record[2]).