Education
After waiting out an NFL lockout in 2011, Dean graduated from Valdosta State and signed his free agent rookie contract with the Vikings on the same day.
After waiting out an NFL lockout in 2011, Dean graduated from Valdosta State and signed his free agent rookie contract with the Vikings on the same day.
He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Valdosta State. He was the only undrafted free agent to make the Vikings" roster in 2011.
In college, Dean helped lead the Blazers to the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II national championship as just a freshman.
In his career, Dean garnered many accolades, including All-America honors. He is the school"s all-time leader in tackles, passing former Blazer and Atlanta Falcon great Jessie Tuggle during his senior season in 2010.