DeAngelo Willingham

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.

On November 3, 2009, the Seattle Seahawks signed Willingham to their practice squad, where he spent the remainder of the season. He was re-signed to a future contract on January 6, 2010, but was waived by the team on April 28, 2010.

Willingham was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals on April 29, 2010. He was later waived on June 18, 2010.

Willingham was signed again by the Patriots on August 9, 2010. He was waived during final cuts on September 4, 2010.

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