Dezmond Sherrod

Dezmond Allan Sherrod (born May 11, 1985) is an American former professional football tight end. He played college football at Mississippi State. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). Sherrod also played for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League (UFL). He was a member of the Steelers team that won Super Bowl XLIII.

Early life Dezmond Allan Sherrod was born on May 11, 1985, in Newport, Rhode Island. In the class of 2003, Sherrod was rated the No. 47 tight end in the country by Rivals.com.

College career Sherrod played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. He was redshirted in 2003, and was a four-year letterman from 2004 to 2007. Sherrod played in all 11 games, starting two, his redshirt freshman year in 2004 and caught four passes for 21 yards. He played in 12 games, starting five, during the 2006 season, catching two passes for 14 yards.

Professional career After going undrafted in the 2008 NFL draft, Sherrod signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 28, 2008. He played in six games, starting one, for the Locomotives during the 2010 season and caught one pass for three yards. Sherrod re-signed with Las Vegas on May 23, 2011. His brother Derek also played football.