Dezmen Southward was drafted No. 68 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 20 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
2014 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 4 · #68 overall
Dezmen Southward Wisconsin Draft
Dezmen Southward was drafted No. 68 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 20 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #68
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2014
- NFL games
- 20
- Career AV
- 1112th at Wisconsin
The pick
How Dezmen Southward came off the board in 2014.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Wisconsin
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 211 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 144 prospect58.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
20 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 20
- Career approximate value
- 1112th among Wisconsin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 20173 years after the draft
Around pick 68
Who came off the board on either side of Dezmen Southward.
Virginia
North Dakota State
West Virginia
USC
Wisconsin in the 2014 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Wisconsin
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Wisconsin · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#29
Nate Odomes
DB · BUF · 1987
Wisconsin · 2× Pro Bowl
#209
Ken Stills
DB · GB · 1985
Wisconsin
#11
Richard Johnson
DB · TEN · 1985
Wisconsin
#26
Jamar Fletcher
DB · MIA · 2001
Wisconsin
#193
Jason Doering
DB · IND · 2001
Wisconsin
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dezmen Southward in the 2014 NFL Draft
Dezmen Southward is a Defensive back out of Wisconsin selected No. 68 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2014 NFL Draft. 20 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Wisconsin has produced 164 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Dezmen Southward drafted?
Dezmen Southward was selected No. 68 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/dezmen-southward.
What college did Dezmen Southward play for?
Dezmen Southward played college football at Wisconsin in the Big Ten. See every Wisconsin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wisconsin-badgers.
How did Dezmen Southward's NFL career turn out?
20 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/dezmen-southward.