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DeAngelo Willingham

DeAngelo Lamond Willingham (born January 15, 1987) is an American former football cornerback for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League (UFL). He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Tennessee.

Willingham was also a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks, Cincinnati Bengals, and New England Patriots.

Willingham attended Calhoun County High School in St. Matthews, South Carolina, where he was a three-year starter at defensive back, wide receiver, and kick returner. He was a PrepStar All-American selection in 2004. He also played basketball, where he was a three-year starter at guard. In track and field, Willingham was a regional finalist in the 4 × 100 meter relay.

Following high school, Willingham attended the College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California, where he was a two-year starter at cornerback. He was a two-time all-conference selection. As a freshman, he had three interceptions, while as a sophomore he had five interceptions and one forced fumble.

After junior college, Willingham attended the University of Tennessee. In 2007, he started eight games, recording 38 tackles. As a senior in 2008, he started 10 games and had three interceptions.

After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL draft, Willingham signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was waived by the team on August 29, 2009.

Willingham was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys on August 30, 2009; however, he was waived during the team's final cuts six days later.

On September 6, 2009, Willingham was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots. He was released on September 21, 2009.

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