Dejon Gomes - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!
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Updated on January 08, 2026
Explore Dejon Gomes net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! University of Nebraska defensive back was a fifth-round draft selection in the year 2011. He was a part of the Washington Redskins before being signed to the Lions in 2013. In this article, we will discover how old is Dejon Gomes? Who is Dejon Gomes dating now & how much money does Dejon Gomes have?
| Name | Dejon Gomes |
| First Name | Dejon |
| Last Name | Gomes |
| Occupation | Football Player |
| Birthday | November 17 |
| Birth Year | 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Union City |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Deon Goolsby, Norman Goolsby |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Dejon Gomes Biography
Dejon Gomes is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on November 17, 1989 in Union City, California, United States. He was the one who made the play which resulted in Adrian Peterson tearing his MCL and ACL December 24 2011.
Dejon Gomes attended high school at James Logan High School in Union City, California where he started for one year on the varsity football team, after sitting out the previous year with an injury. After graduating in 2007, he did not receive any top scholarship offers, so he decided to attend City College of San Francisco.
Gomes was drafted by the Washington Redskins 146th overall in the 2011 NFL Draft, joining college teammates, Roy Helu, who was drafted earlier in the fourth round, and Niles Paul, who was drafted after him. Throughout the season, he played as the backup to both free safety, Oshiomogho Atogwe, and strong safety, LaRon Landry, splitting the responsibility with Reed Doughty. Gomes made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the New York Giants. He then had his first career start as a free safety in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys, where he made 14 tackles. After Landry was put on injured reserve, Gomes became the starting strong safety for the rest of the season. On December 24, 2011, while playing against the Minnesota Vikings, Gomes tackled Adrian Peterson which resulted in Peterson tearing his ACL and MCL. Gomes finished the 2011 season playing 15 games, starting five of them, and recording 35 tackles and two pass breakups.
The Goolsby family was from Union City, California to Norman Goolsby and Deon Goolsby.
There were brief stints as a player with the Redskins in 2011 and 2012 seasons.
DeJon “D.J.” Gomes (born November 17, 1989) is a former American football safety. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. Gomes played college football for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Dejon Gomes Net Worth
Dejon is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dejon Gomes's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
He was able to represent Nebraska’s University of Nebraska after being a star junior college player during his time at City College of San Francisco.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Football Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Gomes was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions on September 1, 2013.
Gomes was waived during the final roster cuts before the start of the 2013 season on August 31, 2013.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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By the start of the 2012 season, Gomes was made the starting strong safety in place of an injured Brandon Meriweather. In the season opener win against the New Orleans Saints, he recorded his first pass deflection and first interception on Drew Brees. By Week 4 of the 2012 season, he lost the starting strong safety position to Reed Doughty. After Meriweather was placed on injured reserve, Gomes was made the starting strong safety again in the Week 12 win against the Dallas Cowboys, where he recovered a fumble after Josh Wilson stripped the ball and recorded six tackles.
Who is Dejon Gomes Dating?
According to our records, Dejon Gomes is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Dejon Gomes’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Dejon Gomes. You may help us to build the dating records for Dejon Gomes!On August 26, 2014, the Lions placed Gomes on injured reserve due to a neck and shoulder injury he suffered in the second preseason game against the Oakland Raiders when he took on a helmet-to-helmet collision with Raiders tight end Scott Simonson. Three days later, the Lions released him off injured reserve with an injury settlement.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Dejon Gomes height 5 ft 11 in Dejon weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
While at the City College of San Francisco, Gomes lead the state in interceptions, tackles, and fumble returns. Later on, Gomes transferred to Nebraska. Once Gomes started his career at Nebraska, he quickly became a starter for two years and lead the team in interceptions and tackles. He was billed as one of the top defensive back prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft by many NFL Draft experts and analysts.
Facts & Trivia
Dejon Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dejon Gomes celebrates birthday on November 17 of every year.
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