DeBerry grew up in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan and attended De La Salle Collegiate High School. In his senior season, DeBerry notched 36 tackles with two and a half being for a loss, seven pass deflections, and two interceptions, while also adding 30 receptions for 687 yards and eight touchdowns, and rushing for 123 yards and a touchdown.[1] Coming out of high school, DeBerry was rated as a three-star prospect where he held offers from schools such as Northwestern, Boston College, Buffalo, Wake Forest, Cincinnati, Iowa, Iowa State, Kentucky, and Northwestern.[2] DeBerry ultimately decided to commit to play college football for the Boston College Eagles.[3][4]
College career
Boston College
In DeBerry's four years with Boston College, he played in 39 games where he totaled 158 tackles with 14 being for a loss, 19 pass deflections, and four interceptions[5] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, DeBerry decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[6]
Texas A&M
DeBerry decided to transfer to play for the Texas A&M Aggies.[7][8] In DeBerry's debut with the Aggies he posted 10 tackles, a sack, a pass deflection, and an interception in a 52-10 win over New Mexico.[9] DeBerry finished the 2023 season posting 39 tackles with four and a half being for a loss, a sack, nine pass deflections, and two interceptions.[10]
Professional career
DeBerry signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2024.[11]