On December 11, 2016, Everett recorded a tackle and made his first career interception off a pass by Carson Wentz during a 27–22 victory at the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14. He was promoted to backup free safety after DeAngelo Hall tore his ACL in his right knee and starting strong safety David Bruton was placed on injured reserve in Week 4. Head coach Jay Gruden named Everett the third free safety on the depth chart, behind DeAngelo Hall and Will Blackmon. 2016 ĭuring training camp, Everett opted to switch to safety. On January 10, 2016, Everett appeared in his first career playoff game and recorded a solo tackle during their 35–18 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wildcard Game. Everett finished his rookie season in 2015 with 16 combined tackles (12 solo) in 11 games and zero starts. The injury sidelined him for the next two games (Week 13–14). The following week, Everett made one tackle before leaving the Redskins' 44–16 loss at the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter due to a hamstring injury. In Week 10, he collected a season-high five combined tackles during a 47–14 victory against the New Orleans Saints.

On October 18, 2015, Everett recorded his first career tackle on linebacker Trevor Riley while covering a kickoff in the second quarter of the Redskins' 34–20 loss at the New York Jets. He made his debut in the team's 23–20 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4. On October 3, 2015, the Redskins promoted Everett to the active roster. On September 7, 2015, Everett was waived but re-joined the team's practice squad the following day. Washington Redskins / Football Team Įverett signed with the Washington Redskins on August 1, 2015. On July 29, 2015, the Buccaneers waived Everett. Throughout organized team activities with the Buccaneers, he competed for a roster spot as a backup cornerback against Mike Jenkins, Isaiah Frey, Sterling Moore, C. On May 5, 2015, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Everett to a three-year, US$1.48 million contract. Professional career Pre-draft measurables 1.2 Washington Redskins / Football Team.He was originally charged with involuntary manslaughter before was dropped to reckless driving, which he pleaded guilty to. Everett was released by Washington in 2021 after a car crash led to the death of his girlfriend. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2015 before joining the Washington Redskins that same year. * Offseason and/or practice squad member onlyĭeshazor Dontee’ Everett (born February 22, 1992) is an American football strong safety and special teamer who is a free agent. Washington Redskins / Football Team ( 2015– 2021).Everett with the Washington Football Team in 2021

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