Total tackles
3.5 avg · last 4 observed
Season avg: 3.5 · Home: 5.0 (2) · Away: 2.0 (2)
NFL performance trends
2026 regular season · 4 recorded appearances. Latest: 2026-10-02.
Solo tackles
2.0 avg · last 4 observed
Season avg: 2.0 · Home: 3.0 (2) · Away: 1.0 (2)
Passes defended
0.5 avg · last 4 observed
Season avg: 0.5 · Home: 0.5 (2) · Away: 0.5 (2)
Interceptions
0.0 avg · last 4 observed
Season avg: 0.0 · Home: 0.0 (2) · Away: 0.0 (2)
View regular-season game log
| Date | Opponent | Total tackles | Solo tackles | Passes defended | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | @ CLE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026-09-27 | CIN | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026-09-20 | @ NE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-09-13 | ATL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
ESPN · Checked 2026-10-18. Preseason, playoffs and missing values are excluded. Historical averages are not projections. Game log source
Explore NFL player picksJamel Dean Bio
Jamel Dean is a Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback who entered the NFL after starring at Auburn. Born on October 15, 1996, in Cocoa, Florida, Dean stands 6 feet 1 inch and played college football at Auburn from 2015 through 2018. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 94th overall pick.
Dean spent the 2019–2025 seasons with Tampa Bay and was part of the Buccaneers team that won Super Bowl LV. During his Buccaneers tenure, he developed into a starting outside cornerback and became known for disrupting passing lanes, contesting throws with his length and closing speed, and contributing as a physical run defender. His college career at Auburn included recognition as a preseason All-SEC second-team selection before the 2018 season.
On March 13, 2026, Pittsburgh signed Dean to a three-year contract. The Steelers’ current roster lists him as an active cornerback wearing number 35. Pittsburgh has described Dean as a press-oriented, physical defender expected to form part of its primary cornerback group. His current professional affiliation is the Pittsburgh Steelers as of September 30, 2026.
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