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Look: Cincinnati Safety Derrick Canteen Declares For 2025 NFL Draft

The Bearcats got a nice campaign from him in 2024.

Russ Heltman

Oct 12, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats defensive back Derrick Canteen (10) moves in for the tackle against UCF Knights running back Myles Montgomery (22) during the first quarter at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Oct 12, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats defensive back Derrick Canteen (10) moves in for the tackle against UCF Knights running back Myles Montgomery (22) during the first quarter at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images / Mike Watters-Imagn Images
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CINCINNATI — Star Cincinnati Bearcats safety Derrick Canteen is headed to the NFL Draft. The safety announced his decision on Wednesday after a strong season in Clifton.

Canteen finished with 44 tackles, five pass breakups, and one interception during his lone season in Clifton. It was good enough to earn a 79.8 PFF grade (third-highest on defense) on 535 snaps. The DB is not listed on the consensus big board.

Cincinnati will have to largely rebuild the secondary with Kalen Carroll, Josh Minkins, Jordan Young and Canteen all on the way out.

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Russ Heltman is a contributor for AllBearcats and AllBengals. He is the morning host and producer for 89.3 WMKV in Cincinnati, OH. Russ can be found on Twitter: @RussHeltman11 or you can reach him by email at Heltmandm@yahoo.com.

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