Damon Denson

Damon Michael Denson (born February 8, 1975) is an American former professional football player. He played college football as a defensive tackle and offensive guard for the University of Michigan from 1993 to 1996. He played as an offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots from 1997 to 1999.

Early life Denson was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, in 1975. He started his career as a defensive tackle, starting four games at that position as a true freshman in 1993 and one game in 1994 playing alongside Ty Law and Trevor Pryce.

As a junior, Denson was converted to an offensive guard. He started one game at the position in 1995 and all 12 games in 1996. Along with Jon Runyan, Jon Jansen and Rod Payne, Denson helped Tim Biakabutuka rush for 1,818 yards, still Michigan's single-season rushing record, in 1995. Denson was named a first-team guard on the 1996 All-Big Ten Conference football team while blocking for Brian Griese and Heisman trophy winner Charles Woodson.

Professional football Damon Denson Offensive Guard #61Denson was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round (97th overall pick) of the 1997 NFL draft. He played for the Patriots under coach Pete Carroll from 1997 to 1999. He appeared in 16 games for the Patriots in 1998, four of them as a starter at offensive guard.

Faith and personal life Damon Denson at 2011 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration in Dallas, TX.Denson was converted to Christianity during his freshman year at Michigan. He joined a local church where he was ordained as a minister and began teaching bible study on campus. After being drafted by the New England Patriots, he continued to minister as an evangelist at a local Boston church. He has worked as a minister in churches and prisons as well as performing chaplain duties for professional sports teams and speaking at the prestigious NFL sanctioned Super Bowl Gospel Celebration.

Denson started his own ministry.

Denson and his wife, Camille, have two children.