Bucs Tout Jamel Dean Accomplishments
February 1st, 2026
Pending free agent Bucs cornerback Jamel Dean had a heck of a standout 2025 season according to some legitimate metrics.
Over at the Buccaneers’ official website, the team recently shared official NFL NextGen stats data on Dean that could explain why he was named a Pro Bowl alternate.
Per the Bucs, Dean allowed the lowest passer rating [in the NFL] when targeted among cornerbacks with a minimum of 35 defensive targets, according to NextGen Stats. “Additionally, he had the second-lowest completion percentage when targeted among cornerbacks with a minimum of 35 defensive targets in 2025 (43.1%),” per the Bucs.
That’s quite impressive.
Interestingly, it was Dean who agreed to have his contract slashed before last season while fellow Bucs cornerback Zyon McCollum was gifted a new fat contract and then struggled in 2025.
Still, Dean isn’t versatile and he isn’t strong in zone coverage. That seems to be a problem in Todd Bowles’ defense. And he’s hardly the most durable guy.
Will the Bucs miss Dean next season? If so, that would signal a problem.
It’ll be interesting to see where Dean lands in free agency and how much he’s paid.
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