Deion Branch
Anthony Deion Branch, Jr. (born July 18, 1979) is an American football wide receiver, who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisville.
Branch has also played for the Seattle Seahawks. Branch was named the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXXIX on February 6, 2005, after tying former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice and former Cincinnati Bengals tight end Dan Ross for the Super Bowl reception record with 11 catches for 133 yards. He was the first receiver to win the award since 1989 when Jerry Rice had his 11 catch game.
Read more about Deion Branch: Early Years
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