Dezmon Briscoe, WR

Briscoe is a big, physical receiver whose 31 touchdown receptions in 37 games with the Jayhawks proved his ability to find the end zone. Perhaps one of the most unrecognized deep threats in college football, he has produced 219 receptions during his career (second in school history), with 49 of those catches resulting in gains of 20 yards or longer.

Briscoe and Kerry Meier became one of the most productive receiving tandems in the NCAA since stepping into the lineup in 2007. Despite the team's 5-7 record in 2009, the duo averaged 193.50 yards receiving per game in 2009, which ranked second in the nation to Missouri's tandem of Danario Alexander and Jared Perry (200.27 yards per game).

Their combined average of 15.5 receptions per game also ranked second nationally, surpassed by only Bowling Green's pair of receivers, Freddie Barnes and Chris Wright (15.46 receptions per game). Briscoe (seven) and Meier (five) combined for twelve 100-yard receiving performances in 2009. Seven times during that season, the duo produced 10-reception contests (Briscoe-two; Meier-five).

The school's record-holder for touchdown receptions, 100-yard receiving performances and receiving yardage, Briscoe finished his career fourth in Big Twelve Conference history with his 31 scoring grabs and 3,240 aerial yards. His 269 yards receiving vs. Oklahoma in 2008 set the school game-record and rank third on the league record chart. He also boasts the second-best receiving game by a Jayhawk with his 242-yard effort vs. Missouri in 2009, which rank fourth in Big Twelve annals.

At Cedar Hill High School, Briscoe earned All-District first-team honors following his senior season in 2006. That year, he produced 37 catches for 708 yards and 11 touchdowns, as he scored at least once in 9-of-12 games. His best performance came vs. Bowie High, when he collected six catches for 139 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He helped Cedar Hill to a record of 23-4 his last two seasons and a state championship in 2006, earning two varsity letters in football.

Briscoe enrolled at Kansas in 2007, but even before his career began, it almost ended. In June of that year, he was arrested in Lawrence for shoplifting and was charged with theft by deception, less than $1,000. According to court filings, Briscoe tried to steal merchandise from Wal-Mart. He was charged as a juvenile because the theft occurred before he turned 18.

Briscoe earned Freshman All-American honorable mention in 2007. He started the team's final 11 games at flanker, finishing fourth on the team with 43 receptions for 496 yards (11.53 yards per catch), as he also registered seven touchdown grabs.

The Insight Bowl Most Valuable Player added All-Big Twelve Conference second-team and All-American honorable mention in 2008. He ranked tied for 15th in the nation and placed second on the team with a career-high 92 receptions. He paced the Jayhawks with a school season-record 1,407 yards receiving (15.29 ypc), finishing fourth nationally with an average of 108.23 yards per game receiving.

His 1,644 all-purpose yards rank fourth on the Kansas season-record chart and his average of 162.55 all-purpose yards ranked second in the conference and 13th nationally. He scored 90 points, recorded two solo tackles and averaged 27.38 yards after taking over kickoff return duties. His fifteen touchdown receptions set the school annual record.

During March 2009 preseason drills, Briscoe was suspended from practices by head coach Mark Mangino for an undisclosed violation of team rules. He was re-instated to team activities a month later, but as part of his suspension, he was not allowed to play in the season opener vs. Northern Colorado.

Briscoe would go on to start 10-of-11 games as a junior, earning All-Big Twelve Conference first-team accolades. He ranked ninth in the nation with an average of 7.64 receptions per game and fifth with 121.55 yards receiving. He pulled in 84 passes for 1,337 yards (15.92 yards per catch) with nine touchdowns (third-best in school history). He averaged 22.74 yards on 19 kickoff returns that included a score and his 1,788 all-purpose yards rank as the second-best season total by a Jayhawk.

Prior to the season finale, Briscoe decided that he would not return to the university for the 2010 season and declared that he would enter the 2010 NFL Draft.

The last two Kansas players who left early for the NFL were cornerback Aqib Talib and offensive tackle Anthony Collins, who declared for the draft after the 2007 season. Talib was the 20th overall pick by Tampa Bay, while Collins was a fourth-round selection (112th overall) of the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008 draft. Four Jayhawks were drafted in 2008 as tight end Derek Fine was a fourth-round pick (132nd overall) by Buffalo and wide receiver Marcus Henry was taken in the sixth round by the New York Jets. No KU players were selected in the 2009 draft.

Release: Lacks elite quickness out of his stance but could handle most college corners at the line with a quick shake and/or a strong punch. Long strides allow him to pass corners when they play off. Lacks a second gear to blow by safeties who have the angle.

Hands: Very good concentration in traffic and on loose balls, making very difficult catches look easy. Tracks the ball well over both shoulders. His height and adequate vertical make him a good red-zone target. Lapses of concentration occur on easier catches, sometimes multiple times in a game. Traps the ball against his body when untrusting of his hands.

Route running: Used as expected down the sideline and on jump balls, but is also willing to go over the middle and run jerk routes inside with surprising foot quickness. Separates from defenders using his body and hands downfield.

After the catch: Takes time to get to speed and is not as agile as many top receivers, though he flashes solid balance and some elusiveness with the ball in his hands. Uses a stiff arm or swim move and keeps his leg moving after the catch, making him difficult for smaller corners and safeties in the open field. Good awareness of the sideline, feet are nimble enough to stay in-bounds.

Blocking: Has the strength, size and willingness to be an effective blocker, but that wasn't a main focus in the Jayhawks' offense. Effort to get to his man could be more consistent, and he'll need to move his feet to sustain on the edge.

Intangibles: Physical, competitive receiver who plays with swagger but doesn't talk much, he works hard before and after the catch to make a big play.

Briscoe started 33-of-37 games at Kansas, catching 219 passes for 3,240 yards (14.79 ypc) and 31 touchdowns … Rushed four times for 37 yards and returned 27 kickoffs for 651 yards (24.11-yard average) and one touchdown … Scored 198 points and recorded three solo tackles, as he generated 3,928 all-purpose yards, an average of 106.16 yards per game … Briscoe's 219 receptions rank second in school history behind Kerry Meier (226, 2006-2009) and placed ninth in Big Twelve Conference annals … His 92 receptions in 2008 rank third on the school season-record list behind Kerry Meier's 97 grabs in 2008 and record 102 catches in 2009 … Briscoe's 84 receptions in 2009 placed fourth on that annual list … Snatched 14 passes vs. both Minnesota (2008) and Missouri (2009), topped by Meier's 16 catches vs. Iowa State on the KU game-record chart … Gained a school career-record 3,240 yards receiving, the fourth-best total in Big Twelve annals, as he bettered the old Jayhawk mark of 2,266 yards by Willie Vaughn (1985-88) and topped in league history by just Rashaun Wood of Oklahoma State (4,414 yards, 2000-03), Roy Williams of Texas (3,866 yards, 2000-03) and Mark Clayton of Oklahoma (3,241 yards, 2001-04) … Holds the top two spots on the school season-record list with 1,407 yards receiving in 2008 and 1,337 in 2009 … His 1,407 yards placed seventh on the Big Twelve season-record chart and his 1,337 yards rank eighth … His 269 yards vs. Oklahoma in 2008 set a school game-record and is the third-best game performance by a Big Twelve player, topped by Adarius Bowman of Oklahoma State (300 vs. Kansas in 2006) and Jordan Shipley of Texas (273 vs. Central Florida in 2009) … Briscoe's 242-yard receiving effort vs. Missouri in 2009 rank second in KU annals and sixth on the Big Twelve game-record list … Holds the Jayhawks career-record with 31 touchdown receptions, the second-best career total by a Big Twelve player behind Jordan Shipley of Texas (33, 2005-09) … His 15 touchdown grabs in 2008 set the school season-record and his nine scoring receptions in 2009 rank third, breaking the previous KU mark of ten touchdowns by Marcus Henry in 2007 … Briscoe holds the school career (14) and season (seven in both 2008 and 2009) records for most 100-yard performances receiving … His 3,928 all-purpose yards are surpassed by only June Henley (5,157 yards, 1993-97) and Clark Green (4,068 yards, 2002-05) on the school all-time record list … His 1,788 all-purpose yards in 2009 rank second and his 1,644 yards in 2008 rank fourth on the Kansas season-record chart, surpassed by June Henley (1,773 in 1996) … Ranks sixth in school history with 198 points scored.

All-American Dream Team choice by The NFL Draft Report, adding first-team All-Big Twelve Conference honors … Started 10-of-11 games, coming off the bench vs. Texas … Sat out the season opener vs. Northern Colorado after being suspended for a violation of team rules … Member of the Maxwell Award (top player) and Biletnikoff Award (top receiver) watch lists … Ranked ninth in the nation with an average of 7.64 receptions, fifth with 121.55 yards receiving and 13th with 162.55 all-purpose yards per game … The flanker caught 84-of-144 passes targeted to him (58.33 percent), the third-highest season total by a Jay-hawk player … His 1,337 yards receiving (15.92 yards per catch) is topped by his 2008 total of 1,407 yards on the school season-record chart … His nine touchdown grabs placed third on the KU annual record chart … Had 53 first-down grabs, as he converted 14-of-16 third-down tosses and made seven of his catches inside the red zone … 41 of his receptions gained at least ten yards, including 22 for 20 yards or longer … Credited with key catches that led to 22 Kansas touchdown drives and on five other possessions that resulted in field goals … Carried twice for 19 yards and recorded a solo tackle vs. Oklahoma … Ranked seventh in the Big Twelve with a 22.74-yard average on 19 kickoff returns totaling 432 yards … His 1,788 all-purpose yards rank second on the school season-record chart … Turned the ball over twice (both vs. Missouri) on three fumbles (also vs. Iowa State) … Tied his own school season-record set in 2008 with seven 100-yard receiving performances … Had at least five receptions in nine contests (all but Southern Mississippi and Nebraska).

Earned All-American honorable mention from The NFL Draft Report and Sports Illustrated, adding All-Big Twelve Conference second-team honors from the league's coaches … Was selected the Insight Bowl Offensive MVP, KU co-Most Improved Offensive Player, and team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Oklahoma and Nebraska, adding Jayhawk Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Missouri … Started all but the Sam Houston State contest, ranking second on the team and 15th in the nation with a career-high 92 receptions (7.08 receptions per game) … Gained a school season-record 1,407 yards receiving (15.29 yards per carry), as he ranked fourth nationally with an average of 108.23 yards per game … Set the school season-record with 15 touchdown catches … Carried twice for 18 yards and returned eight kickoffs for 219 yards (27.38-yard average) … Scored 90 points and recorded a solo tackle in each of the Iowa State and Oklahoma clashes … Ranked 13th in the nation with an average of 126.46 all-purpose yards per game, as his total of 1,644 yards rank fourth on the school season-record list … Set the KU season-record with seven games for at least 100 yards receiving, as he also came up with 23 receptions for 20 yards or longer … Turned the ball over once on a fumble in the Florida International clash … Had at least one touchdown catch in ten of the thirteen games he played in.

Earned Freshman All-American honorable mention from The Sporting News … Inserted into the starting lineup at flanker for the final 11 games, Briscoe ranked fourth on the team with 43 receptions for 496 yards (11.53 yards per catch) and seven touchdowns.

No major injuries reported.

Campus: 4.67 in the 40-yard dash … 1.64 10-yard dash … 2.71 20-yard dash … 4.26 20-yard shuttle … 11.42 60-yard shuttle … 7.10 three-cone drill … 33.5-inch vertical jump … 9'6" broad jump.

2007: Briscoe was arrested in June and charged with theft by deception, less than $1,000, after he was caught shoplifting at a Lawrence area Wal-mart. He was charged as a juvenile because the theft is alleged to have occurred before Briscoe 18. In addition to Briscoe, his mother, Shannon Greene, was ordered to appear in Douglas County District Court on Nov. 29, right after the conclusion of Kansas' regular season schedule.

2009: Was suspended for a month before being re-instated in April, due to an undisclosed violation of team rules. As further punishment, he was not allowed to play in Kansas' season opener vs. Northern Colorado (9/05).

Attended Cedar Hill (Dallas, Tex.) High School, playing football for head coach Joey McGuire … Earned All-District first-team honors following his senior season in 2006 … That year, he produced 37 catches for 708 yards and 11 touchdowns, as he scored at least once in 9-of-12 games … His best performance came vs. Bowie High, when he collected six catches for 139 yards and a pair of touchdowns … Helped Cedar Hill to a record of 23-4 his last two seasons and a state championship in 2006, earning two varsity letters in football.

Physical Education major … Son of Shannon Greene and Alvin Briscoe … Father played football at Oklahoma State … Born 8/14/89 in Dallas, Texas.