Alfonzo Dennard

Dennard excelled on both sides of the ball at Wilcox County High School, and was Nebraska's first scholarship player from Georgia since 2001. As a junior, Dennard caught 45 passes for 840 yards and 12 touchdowns, while rushing 24 times for 240 yards and six touchdowns. On defense, he made 60 tackles and had six interceptions. In his senior season, Dennard played a leading role in helping Wilcox County and Coach Mark Ledford to a 13–2 record and state runner-up finish in Class A. Dennard made 53 tackles, while picking off five passes as a cornerback. Offensively, Dennard caught 39 passes for 780 yards and scored 14 touchdowns. He also used his speed to help on special teams, returning two kickoffs and one punt for touchdowns. Dennard received first-team Class A all-state honors from the Georgia Sportswriters Association. Dennard played in the GACA North-South All-Star game. Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Dennard chose Nebraska over North Carolina and Troy, among others.https://sports.yahoo.com/usf/football/recruiting/player-Alfonzo-Dennard-62973 {{Dead link|date=August 2022}}

Dennard was also a contributor in track and basketball. He played point guard in basketball and used his speed in sprint events in track. In 2008, he placed second in the regional meet in the long jump after posting a personal-best leap of 6.68 meters (21 feet, 9 inches),{{Cite web|url=http://ga.milesplit.com/meets/36315/results/66465|title = Region 2A Boys Meet 2008 - Full Results (Raw)}} and finished sixth in the state with a leap of 6.50 meters (21 feet, 3 inches).{{Cite web|url=http://ga.milesplit.com/meets/30624/results/67568|title = Georgia Olympics 2008 - Official Day 1 Results-Converted (Raw)}}

As a junior in 2010, Dennard started 13 of 14 games and had 31 tackles and four interceptions. He was a second-team all-Big 12 Conference selection.{{Cite web|url=http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=205038561|title=All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced|access-date=December 2, 2011|date=November 30, 2010|publisher=Big12Spots.com}} In his senior year in 2011, Dennard was an all-Big Ten first-team selection and earned the Big Ten's Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year award.{{Cite news|url=http://www.omaha.com/article/20111128/BIGRED/711289861|title=A Good First Impression|last=Kaipust|first=Rich|date=November 28, 2011|access-date=December 2, 2011|publisher=Omaha.com|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120905212602/http://www.omaha.com/article/20111128/BIGRED/711289861|archive-date=September 5, 2012|url-status=dead}}

In his final game as a Cornhusker during the Capital One Bowl game, Dennard was ejected at the end of the first half for fighting with South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery.{{Cite web|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/02/likely-first-round-picks-jeffery-dennard-ejected-for-bowl-game-fight/|title=Likely first-round picks Jeffery, Dennard ejected for bowl game fight|date=January 2, 2012|last=Smith|first=Michael David|access-date=April 24, 2012|publisher=NBC Sports}}

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Coming out of Nebraska, Dennard was projected to go as high as the first round, but was typically considered to be a second to fourth-round pick by the majority of NFL draft experts and scouts.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=82454&draftyear=2012&genpos=CB|title=Draft Scout Profile|publisher=NFLDraftScout.com|access-date=February 6, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710173211/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=82454&draftyear=2012&genpos=CB|archive-date=July 10, 2015|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2012/players/82419.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425224929/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2012/players/82419.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 25, 2012|title=Alfonzo Dennard Draft Profile|publisher=SI.com|access-date=April 24, 2012}} Prior to the Senior Bowl, Dennard was ranked the third best cornerback prospect by NFL analyst Mike Mayock.{{cite web| url=https://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d82648f38/article/early-positionbyposition-rankings-for-2012-nfl-draftl| access-date=November 10, 2017| website=NFL.com| author=Mike Mayock| date=January 24, 2012|title=Early position-by-position rankings for 2012 NFL Draft}} He received an invitation to the Reese's Senior Bowl and had a lackluster week of practice due to an injury that prevented him from completing the full week of practices.{{cite web| title=Senior Bowl 2012: Alfonzo Dennard and 5 Guys Who Should Have Stayed Home| url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1043313| access-date=November 10, 2017| website=bleachereport.com| author=Dan Renfro| date=January 28, 2012}} According to multiple sources, Dennard was exposed while attempting to cover lower rank wide receivers on multiple occasions and was beaten by Iowa receiver Marvin McNutt during practice. Many draft analysts thought he blew any possible chance of being a first-round pick and that his draft stock was immensely affected by questions over his ability to cover wide receivers at the highest level.{{cite web| title=Senior Bowl 2012: Top 6 Prospects Missing the Game Due to Injury| url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1042984-senior-bowl-2012-top-6-prospects-missing-the-game-due-to-injury| access-date=November 10, 2017| website=bleacherreport.com| author=Justine Brown| date=January 28, 2012}}

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He attended the NFL combine, and was unable to perform the bench press, three-cone drill, and short shuttle due to a hip and shoulder injury. On March 8, 2012, Dennard opted to participate at Nebraska's pro day, along with Jared Crick, Lavonte David, Jermarcus Hardrick and Marcel Jones.{{cite web| title=2012 pro days schedule| url=https://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d826dde13/article/2012-pro-days-schedule| access-date=November 10, 2017| website=NFL.com| date=February 11, 2012}} He was ranked the 11th-best cornerback prospect in the draft by NFL analyst Mike Mayock and was ranked the 12th-best cornerback by NFLDraftScout.com.{{cite web| title=Mayock's Top 100 Prospect Rankings| url=https://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d8288a470/article/mike-mayocks-top-100-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings| access-date=November 10, 2017| website=NFL.com| author=Mike Mayock| date=April 23, 2012}} On April 21, 2012, Dennard was arrested for suspicion of third-degree assault on an officer and another third-degree assault charge only seven days before the 2012 NFL draft after he allegedly punched a police officer outside a bar in Lincoln, Nebraska. This further affected his draft stock and multiple teams removed him from their draft boards. According to Lincoln police, the incident transpired after Dennard was fighting with another man outside a bar at 2:15 a.m. Lincoln police officers responded to the call and attempted to break it up. Dennard then allegedly shoved an officer and then punched him in the face. Lincoln police stated it took four officers to finally restrain Dennard.{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/8853241/2013-nfl-playoffs-alfonzo-dennard-new-england-patriots-missed-practice-court-date|title=Alfonzo Dennard trial set for Feb. 11|date=January 17, 2013|work=ESPN.com|first=Field|last=Yates}}{{cite web|last=Hanzus|first=Dan|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/alfonzo-dennard-facing-prison-after-assault-conviction-0ap1000000140626|title=Alfonzo Dennard facing prison after assault conviction|publisher=National Football League|date=February 20, 2013|access-date=February 20, 2013}}{{cite web| title=Less than a week before draft,CB Alfonzo Dennard arrested for assault| url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/less-than-a-week-before-draftcb-alfonzo-dennard-arrested-for-assault/amp/| access-date=November 10, 2017| website=cbssports.com| author=John Katzowitz| date=April 21, 2012}}

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The New England Patriots selected Dennard in the seventh round (224th overall) of the 2012 NFL draft. He was the 29th cornerback selected in the 2012 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}

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On May 17, 2012, the Patriots signed Dennard to a four-year, $2.15 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $14,462.{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Alfonzo Dennard contract| url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/arizona-cardinals/alfonzo-dennard-10045/| access-date=April 27, 2018| website=Spotrac.com}}

He competed with Devin McCourty, Kyle Arrington, Ras-I Dowling, Will Allen, and Sterling Moore throughout training camp for the job as the starting cornerback while Aqib Talib served his four-game suspension to begin the season. Dennard suffered a hamstring injury and missed a bulk of training camp, but returned for the last preseason game.{{cite web| url=https://www.musketfire.com/2012/09/09/alfonzo-dennard-and-nick-mcdonald-ruled-out/amp/| title=Alfonzo Dennard and Nick McDonald ruled out|access-date=November 10, 2017| website=musketfire.com}} Head coach Bill Belichick named Dennard the fifth cornerback on the Patriots' depth chart to begin the {{NFL Year|2012}} season, behind McCourty, Arrington, Dowling, and Moore.{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: New England Patriots' depth chart: 10/01/2012| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/136/NE| access-date=November 10, 2017| website=Ourlads.com}}

On October 7, 2012, Dennard made his professional regular-season debut after missing the first four games with a hamstring injury. He made one tackle and deflected a pass as the Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos, 31–21.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nesn.com/2012/10/alfonzo-dennard-doesnt-allow-reception-in-strong-debut-rotating-with-sterling-moore-in-patriots-win-.html|title=Alfonzo Dennard Doesn't Allow Reception in Strong Debut Rotating With Sterling Moore in Patriots Win Over Broncos|last=Keyd|first=Doug|date=October 8, 2012|access-date=October 9, 2012|publisher=New England Sports Network}} On October 21, 2012, he earned his first career start and recorded two solo tackles, defended a pass, and made his first career interception on a pass attempt by Mark Sanchez, as the Patriots won, 29–26.{{Cite web|url=http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/blitz/index.php/2012/10/22/alfonzo-dennard-says-first-career-interception-felt-pretty-good/|title=Alfonzo Dennard says first career interception 'felt pretty good'|date=October 22, 2012|access-date=December 4, 2012|publisher=BostonHerald.com}} The following week, Dennard made five solo tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted a pass attempt by St. Louis Rams' quarterback Sam Bradford, as the Patriots routed them 45–7.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nesn.com/2012/10/devin-mccourty-alfonzo-dennards-improvements-beginning-to-solve-problems-in-patriots-secondary.html|title=Devin McCourty, Alfonzo Dennard's Improvements Beginning to Solve Problems in Patriots' Secondary|access-date=December 4, 2012|date=October 30, 2012|publisher=NESN.com}}

On November 18, 2012, Dennard collected four solo tackles and two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass from Andrew Luck during a 59–24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. He returned the interception for an 87-yard touchdown, marking the first and only one of his career. Dennard missed Weeks 16–17 with a hamstring injury after starting seven of the last eight games. He finished his rookie season with 35 combined tackles (34 solo), eight pass deflections, three interceptions, and a touchdown in ten games and seven starts.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Alfonzo Dennard| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/alfonzodennard/2532832/gamelogs?season=2012| access-date=November 10, 2017| website=NFL.com}} The New England Patriots finished first atop the AFC East with a 12–4 record and received a playoff berth.

On January 13, 2013, Dennard started his first career playoff game and recorded three combined tackles and a forced fumble during the 41–28 victory over the Houston Texans. The following week, he started in the AFC Championship against the Baltimore Ravens and made two tackles in their 28-13 loss.

Dennard returned to the New England Patriots' training camp and competed with Ras-I Dowling, Kyle Arrington, and Logan Ryan for the starting cornerback role. He was named the starting cornerback, opposite Aqib Talib, to begin the regular season.{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: New England Patriots' depth chart: 10/01/2013| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/148/NE| access-date=November 11, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}

He started the New England Patriots' season-opener against the Buffalo Bills and collected three solo tackles and a pass deflection in their 23-21 victory. The next game, Dennard recorded a tackle, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass attempt by Geno Smith, as the Patriots defeated the New York Jets 13-10. On October 27, 2013, Dennard earned a season-high nine solo tackles during a 27-17 win against the Miami Dolphins. He missed Week 11 with a knee injury and had meniscus arthroscopy a few days after.{{cite web| title=Alfonzo Dennard moving well at practice despite reportedly having knee surgery| url=https://nesn.com/2013/11/alfonzo-dennard-moving-well-at-practice-despite-reportedly-having-knee-surgery/| access-date=November 11, 2013| website=nesn.com| author=Doug Kyed| date=November 21, 2013}} Dennard recovered in time to play in their Week 12 victory over the Denver Broncos. He finished the 2013 season with a career-high 40 combined tackles (34 solo), eight pass deflections, and an interception. Dennard started nine games and was limited to 13 games after sustaining multiple injuries throughout the season.

The New England Patriots finished first in the AFC East with a 12-4 record. On January 11, 2014, Dennard started in the Patriots' AFC divisional game and recorded two solo tackles, defended four pass, and had two key interceptions off of passes from Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Andrew Luck during the Patriots' 43-22 victory. The following game, he collected three solo tackles as the Patriots' were eliminated from the playoffs after losing 26-16 to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship.

He entered training camp in {{NFL Year|2014}} and faced stiff competition from Darrelle Revis, Kyle Arrington, Brandon Browner, and Logan Ryan for the vacant starting cornerback job left after the departure of Aqib Talib. Head coach Bill Belichick named him the starting cornerback, along with Darrelle Revis, to start the regular season.{{cite web| title=Ourlads.Com: New England Patriots' depth chart: 10/01/2014| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/161/NE| access-date=November 11, 2017| website=Ourlads.com}}

Dennard started the New England Patriots' season-opener at the Miami Dolphins and recorded two solo tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted a pass attempt by Ryan Tannehill, as the Patriots lost 20-33. He went on to miss Weeks 2-4 after sustaining a shoulder injury.{{cite web| title=Rob Gronkowski, Alfonzo Dennard removed from injury report| url=https://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/the_blitz/2014/10/rob_gronkowski_alfonzo_dennard_removed_from_injury_report| access-date=November 11, 2017| website=Bostonherald.com| author=Jeff Howe| date=October 8, 2014| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112131800/http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/the_blitz/2014/10/rob_gronkowski_alfonzo_dennard_removed_from_injury_report| archive-date=November 12, 2017| url-status=dead}} On October 12, 2014, he recorded a season-high five solo tackles during the Patriots' 37-22 victory over the Buffalo Bills. The following week, Dennard collected five combined tackles in a 27-25 victory against the New York Jets. A knee injury kept Dennard from playing in Week 8-9 and 11. After having minimal playing time is Weeks 12-13, Dennard missed the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury, including the playoffs and Super Bowl XLIX.{{Cite web|url=http://www.scores.espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=340111017|title=Scores for January 11th, 2014|date=January 12, 2014|access-date=January 12, 2014|work=ESPN.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112084215/http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=340111017|archive-date=January 12, 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web| title= Patriots List 18 Players On Injury Report|url=http://929theticket.com/patriots-list-18-players-on-injury-report/| access-date=November 12, 2017| website=929theticket.com| author=Clem LeBree| date=December 27, 2014}} He finished the season with 15 combined tackles (13 solo), one pass deflection, and an interception in six games and four starts.

The New England Patriots finished the 2014 season atop the AFC East with a 12–4 record and went on to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 45–7 and then had a 28–24 win over the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.

On May 5, 2015, Dennard was waived by the Patriots. They opted to waive Dennard even though they lost Darrelle Revis, Brandon Browner, and Kyle Arrington in free agency.

Multiple off-the-field incidents and injuries during his time with the Patriots were the main factors of his release.{{cite news|url=https://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/the_blitz/2015/05/alfonzo_dennard_released_by_patriots |title=Alfonzo Dennard released by Patriots| first=Jeff|last=Howe|newspaper=The Boston Globe|date=May 5, 2015|access-date=May 5, 2015}}

On May 6, 2015, Dennard was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.{{cite web|last1=Wesseling|first1=Chris|title=Alfonzo Dennard claimed by Arizona Cardinals|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/alfonzo-dennard-claimed-by-arizona-cardinals-0ap3000000491479|work=NFL.com|access-date=May 6, 2015}} The Cardinals released him on July 29, 2015.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/arizona-cardinals/post/_/id/15016/cardinals-place-jermaine-gresham-on-pup-cut-alfonzo-dennard|title=Cardinals place Jermaine Gresham on PUP, cut Alfonzo Dennard|date=July 29, 2015|last=Weinfuss|first=Josh|access-date=July 29, 2015|work=ESPN.com}}

On January 16, 2017, it was announced that Dennard was among the first five players signed to the Baltimore Brigade of the Arena Football League.{{Cite web |url=http://www.baltimoreafl.com/articles/baltimore-arena-football-team-announces-first-signings |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118032228/http://www.baltimoreafl.com/articles/baltimore-arena-football-team-announces-first-signings |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 18, 2017 |title=Baltimore Arena Football Team Announces First Signings |date=January 16, 2017 |publisher=Baltimore Brigade }}

Dennard signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on April 25, 2017.{{cite web | url=https://www.riderville.com/2017/04/25/rider-transactions-april-25th/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805020612/https://www.riderville.com/2017/04/25/rider-transactions-april-25th/ | url-status=dead | archive-date=August 5, 2017 | title=RIDER TRANSACTIONS- APRIL 25TH | publisher=riderville.com | date=April 25, 2017 | access-date=August 4, 2017}} He was released by the Roughriders on June 12, 2017.{{cite web | url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804202744/https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/ | url-status=dead | archive-date=August 4, 2017 | title=CFL TRANSACTIONS | publisher=cfl.ca | access-date=August 4, 2017}}

Dennard's last name is pronounced as DENN-erd. His second cousin Darqueze Dennard was also an NFL cornerback, although Darqueze pronounces his last name de-NARD, due to a family dispute between his parents.{{cite web | last=Bennett | first=Brian | title=Q&A: Michigan State's Darqueze Dennard | website=ESPN.com | date=2013-10-04 | url=https://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/85493/qa-michigan-states-darqueze-dennard | access-date=2024-12-26}}{{cite web|last1=Skinner|first1=Richard|title=How do you pronounce Dennard?|url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/blogs/2014/10/03/bengals-pats-cb-related-but-dont-pronounce-name-same/16653389/|website=Cincinnati.com|publisher=Gannett Company|access-date=May 7, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150507152811/http://www.cincinnati.com/story/blogs/2014/10/03/bengals-pats-cb-related-but-dont-pronounce-name-same/16653389/|archive-date=May 7, 2015}}

On April 21, 2012, Dennard was arrested for felony suspicion of assault on a police officer and felony assault in Lincoln, Nebraska. On February 20, 2013, he was convicted of felony assault on a police officer.{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/patriots/2013/02/20/patriots-dennard-guilty-of-assaulting-officer/1933147/|title=Pats' Alfonzo Dennard convicted of assaulting officer|access-date=February 24, 2013|date=February 20, 2013|newspaper=USA Today}} On April 11, 2013, he received his sentence for the assault and was sentenced to 30 days in jail beginning on March 1, 2014, and two years of probation.{{Cite web |last=Yates |first=Field |author-link=Field Yates |date=2013-04-11 |title=Pats' Dennard gets 30 days in jail in 2014 |url=https://www.espn.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/9159430/alfonzo-dennard-new-england-patriots-gets-30-days-jail-2014 |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} On July 11, 2013, Dennard was arrested on suspicion of a DUI and admitted to this probation violation at a later court hearing. He was scheduled for a sentencing hearing on December 5, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://sports.omaha.com/2013/09/16/alfonzo-dennard-admits-probation-violation/|title=Alfonzo Dennard admits probation violation|last=McKewon|first=Sam|publisher=Omaha Herald|date=September 16, 2013|access-date=September 16, 2013}} On December 5, 2013, he attended his sentencing hearing for the probation violation in connection with the DUI and was sentenced to an additional 30 days in jail, was, required to perform 100 hours of community service, received an additional year of probation, and was given a "no alcohol" condition.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24350165/patriots-cb-alfonzo-dennard-sentenced-to-extra-30-days-in-jail|title=Patriots CB Alfonzo Dennard sentenced to extra 30 days in jail|last=Katzowitz|first=Josh|date=December 5, 2013|access-date=January 21, 2014|publisher=CBSsports.com}} On March 1, 2014, Dennard reported to the Lancaster County Adult Detention Facility in Nebraska to begin serving his 60-day jail term.{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/10537279/alfonzo-dennard-new-england-patriots-reports-nebraska-jail |title=Alfonzo Dennard reports to Neb. jail |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ESPN |date=March 1, 2014 |access-date=March 1, 2014}} He served the minimum 35 days and was released after given credit for good behavior and time already served.{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/new-england-patriots-alfonzo-dennard-released-from-jail-0ap2000000339621|title=New England Patriots' Alfonzo Dennard released from jail|last=Maquinana|first=Ryan|date=April 5, 2014|access-date=September 24, 2014|work=NFL.com}}

On December 15, 2015, it was reported that Dennard had spent five days in Lancaster County Jail after violating the terms of his probation the week prior. He violated the terms after failing tests for alcohol three times in a single month and failed to appear for another drug test.{{Cite web |date=December 15, 2015 |title=Ex-Patriot Alfonzo Dennard jailed for five days |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/12/16/patriot-alfonzo-dennard-set-jail/gHphoMIfoZvXy5cc8rxzNN/story.html?outputType=amp |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=The Boston Globe|agency=Associated Press |language=en-US}}

Dennard was arrested again in Lincoln, NE on February 9, 2022, for alleged third degree assault and domestic violence.{{cite web|url=https://klin.com/2022/02/10/former-husker-alfonzo-dennard-booked-for-domestic-assault/|title=Former Husker Alfonzo Dennard Booked for Domestic Assault|last=Henry|first=Kaleb|date=February 10, 2022|access-date=February 11, 2022|publisher=KLIN.com}}

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• [http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/alfonzo-dennard?id=2532832 NFL Combine bio]
• [http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=1515253 Nebraska Cornhuskers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025080721/http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=1515253 |date=October 25, 2012 }}

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