DeAndre Levy

DeAndre Levy (born March 26, 1987 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American football linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Lions in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wisconsin.

Early years
Levy attended Vincent High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a senior he recorded 84 tackles, five sacks, and four forced fumbles as a linebacker and 12 receptions for 260 yards and three touchdowns as a tight end.

College career
Levy played college football at Wisconsin from 2005 to 2008. He finished his career with 211 tackles, 21 sacks, two interceptions, six forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and a blocked kick.

Levy was named second-team All-Big Ten in 2007. In 2008 he earned honorable mention All-Big Ten, and was also awarded the team's Tom Wiesner Award, given to a senior football player who most exemplifies the leadership and courage.In addition to twice winning the Big 10 Player of the Week, in 2008, he was also awarded the Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week on September 13 for his performance against Fresno St.

Professional career
Levy was drafted by the Lions in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft.

2009 season
As a rookie, Levy started 10 of 16 games for the Detroit Lions, recording 85 tackles and an interception.

2010 season
In 2010, Levy was limited to only 11 games, missing Detroit's Week 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 games.

For the season, Levy recorded 72 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 4 pass-breakups. In Detroit's 4 game winning streak to close out the year, Levy recorded 34 tackles, both of his interceptions and all of his pass-breakups. In Week 14, against the eventual Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers, Levy had 8 tackles and an interception of Packers QB Matt Flynn in the endzone in a 7-3 Lions win. In Week 16, against the Miami Dolphins, Levy returned an interception of Chad Henne 30 yards for the game-winning touchdown in a 34-27 win. Both plays were pivotal in securing 2 of those wins.