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22. Deron Cherry

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22. Deron Cherry
Usually, Punters don’t have much of a Hall of Fame shot.  It is a good thing for Deron Cherry that he focused on being a Safety.  It is a better thing for the Kansas City Chiefs as Cherry became one of the best at that position.

Using his athletic gifts, Deron Cherry emerged as a top defensive star in the NFL.  Once he became a star, he was among the league's most consistent players.  Although he never led the league in interceptions, Cherry was a very good open-field tackler and was rarely beat one on one.  For his efforts, Cherry was a six-time Pro Bowl Selection and was named to the NFL All-Decade Team for the 1980s.

Although Cherry did have many picks, he was never really close to leading the league in this sexy statistic.  Had he done so, is it possible that he might have at least been a Finalist once or twice?

Should Deron Cherry be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 88.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 1.6%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Riverdale, New Jersey, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1998
  • Position: Free Safety
  • Games Played: 148
  • Notable Statistics: 50 Interceptions
    688 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    14 Fumble Recoveries
    21 Fumble Revoery Yards
    3.5 Quarterback Sacks
    7 Kick Returns
    145 Kick Return Yards
    92 Approximate Value

    4 Playoff Games
    3 Interceptions
    27 Interception Return Yards
  • Played For: Kansas City Chiefs
  • College: Rutgers
  • Drafted: Undrafted in 1981
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (None)
    NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
    First Team All-Pro Selection (3) (1984, 1986 & 1988)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (2) (1991 & 1993)
    Pro Bowl Selections (6) (1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 & 1988)
    NFLPA Alan Page Community Award (1987)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recoveries (1) (1988)
    Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (5) (1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 & 1988)
    Top Ten Finishes: Interception Return Yards (1984 & 1986)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 35.  Interceptions: 50
    56.  Interception Return Yards: 688

Should Deron Cherry be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 88.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 1.6%
Last modified on Saturday, 18 March 2023 17:03

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