Deshone Kizer Early Career and NFL Draft
Deshone Kizer was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the 52nd overall pick, after playing college football at Notre Dame. He served as a backup quarterback and short-yardage option behind starter DeShone Kizer and later Tyrod Taylor, appearing in 14 games over two seasons with the Browns and completing 18 of 30 passes for 161 yards and one interception, as reported by the team's official transaction log on the NFL website NFL.com.
Before the NFL, Kizer led the Fighting Irish to a 2016 Pinstripe Bowl victory, finishing the season with 2,013 passing yards and 17 touchdowns while adding 633 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns, according to Notre Dame athletics records Notre Dame Athletics.
Legal Issues and Criminal Charges
2020 Arrest and Charges
In February 2020, Kizer was arrested in Miami on charges of armed robbery and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon following an incident at a residence, according to Miami-Dade County court records Miami-Dade County.
He was released on bond after initial booking, and the case was later downgraded and resolved through a plea agreement that avoided a lengthy trial, with the final disposition recorded in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida.
Current Status and Post-NFL Activities
As of the latest available public records, Kizer is no longer on an NFL roster and has not appeared in a regular-season game since 2017, with no current team affiliation listed in league transaction databases.
Public filings and social media activity indicate he has focused on personal development and community outreach in the Miami area, though he has not signed with a new professional team or launched a major business venture as of the most recent updates.