Introduction
Deiontrez Mount (born February 26, 1993) is an American football outside linebacker for the Tampa Bay Vipers of the XFL. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football for Louisville.
Professional career
Tennessee Titans
Mount was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round, 177th overall, in the 2015 NFL Draft. On August 28, 2016, Mount was waived by the Titans.
Indianapolis Colts
On September 19, 2016, Mount was signed to the Colts' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 15, 2016.
On August 18, 2017, Mount was waived/injured by the Colts and placed on injured reserve. He was released on August 25, 2017.
Denver Broncos
On August 29, 2017, Mount signed with the Denver Broncos. He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on November 15, 2017.
On May 30, 2018, Mount suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during the Broncos' organized team activities (OTAs), and was ruled out the entire 2018 season. He was waived/injured on June 11, 2018 and officially placed on injured reserve after clearing waivers.
Tampa Bay Vipers
Mount was selected by the Tampa Bay Vipers in the 22nd Round (round two of phase three) of the 2020 XFL Draft.