Treston Decoud
{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}}
{{Use American English|date=March 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Treston Decoud
| image = 20, Treston Decoud, Oct 6, 2021.jpg
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| alt =
| caption = Decoud with the Toronto Argonauts in 2021
| current_team = Idaho Vandals football
| number =
| position = Defensive backs coach
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|08|01}}
| birth_place = Covington, Louisiana, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lbs = 205
| high_school = Mandeville (LA) Lakeshore
| college = Oregon State
| draftyear = 2017
| draftround = 5
| draftpick = 169
| pastteams =
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2017}})
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2018}})
- Dallas Renegades ({{XFL Year|2020}})
- Toronto Argonauts ({{CFL Year|2021}})
- Edmonton Elks ({{CFL Year|2022}})
- New Jersey Generals ({{USFL Year|2023}})
| pastcoaching =
- Oregon State (2024)
(Graduate assistant) - Idaho (2025-present)
(Cornerbacks coach)
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 7
| statlabel2 = Pass deflections
| statvalue2 = 1
| cflstatlabel1 = Total tackles
| cflstatvalue1 = 68
| cflstatlabel2 = Sacks
| cflstatvalue2 = 1.0
| cflstatlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| cflstatvalue3 = 1
| pfr = DecoTr00
}}
Treston Decoud ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|t|r|ɛ|s|t|ən|_|d|eɪ|ˈ|k|uː}} {{respell|TRES|tən|_|day|KOO}};{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuChKMym6_s&t=14s|title=FBGP's 2017 Shrine Game Interview - Treston Decoud|website=YouTube|author=Football Gameplan|date=January 21, 2017|access-date=February 9, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj74dl9pwR8&t=2s|title=Treston DeCoud Postgame vs Itawamba|website=YouTube|author=NorthwestCC|date=September 20, 2014|access-date=February 9, 2018}} born August 1, 1993) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers. He has was a member of the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Renegades, Toronto Argonauts, Edmonton Elks and New Jersey Generals.
Early life
Decoud attended Lakeshore High School. As a senior, he registered 56 tackles, 3 interceptions, 23 receptions for 356 yards, 3 receiving touchdowns, 12 carries for 178 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. He received All-district honors at 4 different positions during his prep career.
He qualified for the state track & field championships as a sprinter in his last 2 years.
College career
Decoud accepted a football scholarship from Chadron State College. He was redshirted in 2012. As a freshman in 2013, he made 4 tackles and one pass defensed in 10 games as a backup.
He transferred to Northwest Mississippi Community College for his sophomore season in 2014. He posted 38 tackles, 6 interceptions (third in the nation), 7 passes defensed (led the team), one forced fumble and 2 blocked kicks. He received All-MACJC, All-NJCAA Region 23 and NJCAA All-American honors.
Decoud transferred to Oregon State University for his junior season in 2015. He was named the starter at left cornerback, appearing in 10 games with 9 starts. He missed 2 contests with an injury. He registered 50 tackles (fifth on the team), one sack, 3.5 tackles for loss, 5 passes defensed (led the team)
As a senior in 2016, he started all 12 games at left cornerback. He recorded 58 tackles (sixth on the team), 2 interceptions, 10 passes defensed (led the team). He returned an interception for a 75-yard touchdown against Idaho State University.
Professional career
=Houston Texans=
Decoud was selected by the Houston Texans in the fifth round (169th overall) of the 2017 NFL draft.{{cite web|title=Texans 5th Round Pick: DB Treston Decoud|url=http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Texans-5th-Round-Pick-DB-Treston-Decoud-/8b98d004-501b-454a-88c3-397fc31e78eb|author=Sidhu, Deepi|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=April 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180220093634/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Texans-5th-Round-Pick-DB-Treston-Decoud-/8b98d004-501b-454a-88c3-397fc31e78eb|access-date=May 9, 2017|archive-date=February 20, 2018}} On May 12, the Texans signed Decoud to a four-year, $2.64 million contract that included a signing bonus of $249,339.{{cite web|url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/houston-texans/treston-decoud-21911/| title=Spotrac.com: Thomas Decoud contract| access-date=May 14, 2017| website=Spotrac.com}}
On September 1, 2018, Decoud was waived by the Texans.{{cite web|title=TRANSACTIONS: Texans cut roster to 53|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/transactions-texans-cut-roster-to-53|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=September 1, 2018}}
=Dallas Cowboys=
On September 4, 2018, Decoud was signed to the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys.{{cite web|title=Practice Squad Moves: Tapper Cut; CB, Guard Signed|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/practice-squad-moves-tapper-cut-cb-guard-signed|author=Phillips, Rob|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=September 4, 2018}} He was promoted to the active roster on November 1, 2018.{{cite web|title=Cowboys Fill Open Roster Spot; Call Up CB|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-fill-open-roster-spot-call-up-cb|author=Eatman, Nick|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=November 1, 2018}} He was waived on November 9, 2018.{{cite web|title=Thompson Cut, 2 WRs Added To Active Roster|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/thompson-cut-2-wrs-added-to-active-roster|author=Helman, David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=November 9, 2018}} He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 26, 2018. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 15, 2019.{{cite web|title=Cowboys sign several players to futures deals for 2019 season|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/ContentGallery/Cowboys-sign-several-players-to-futures-deals-for-2019-season-127874112/#127874112_1|website=247Sports.com|date=January 15, 2019}} He was released on August 31, 2019.{{cite web|title=Several Young Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/several-young-draft-picks-among-cowboys-cuts|author=Helman, David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=August 31, 2019}}
=Dallas Renegades=
Decoud joined the Dallas Renegades of the XFL after being selected in the 2020 XFL Draft.{{cite web|last=Bender|first=Bill|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/xfl-draft-tracker-results-picks-list-rosters-football-league/jahz8p84e4i61hb8lajqs4a22|title=XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league|website=Sporting News|date=October 21, 2019|access-date=October 22, 2019}} In March, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the league announced that it would be cancelling the rest of the season.{{cite web |title=XFL Injured Reserve |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-injured-reserve |website=XFL.com |access-date=February 25, 2020}} Playing in all 5 games, he registered 13 tackles and no interceptions.{{cite web |title=XFL Treston Decoud stats |url=https://stats.xfl.com/Player/10131 |website=XFL.com |access-date=February 6, 2020 |archive-date=July 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706113216/https://stats.xfl.com/Player/10131 |url-status=dead }} He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.{{cite news |author=Condotta, Bob |title=XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/xfl-suspends-operations-terminates-all-employees/ |website=SeattleTimes.com |date=April 10, 2020 |access-date=July 17, 2020}}
=Toronto Argonauts=
On February 3, 2021, Decoud signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).{{cite news |title=Argos sign Robertson Daniel; add two more |url=https://www.argonauts.ca/2021/02/03/argos-sign-robertson-daniel-add-two/ |website=argonauts.ca |date=February 3, 2021 |access-date=February 3, 2021}} He played in 13 regular season games in 2021 where he had 25 defensive tackles and one special teams tackle. He spent part of 2022 training camp with the team, but was released after the first pre-season game on May 29, 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.argonauts.ca/2022/05/29/argos-transactions-may-29-2022/ |title=Argos transactions – May 29, 2022 |publisher=Toronto Argonauts |date=May 29, 2022}}
=Edmonton Elks=
After being cut by Toronto, Decoud joined the Edmonton Elks of CFL on June 7, 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.goelks.com/2022/06/07/transactions-elks-make-roster-moves/ |title=Elks make roster moves |publisher=Edmonton Elks |date=June 7, 2022 |accessdate=June 7, 2022}} He was released on December 1, 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2022/12/01/decoud-carter-washington-among-elks-cuts/ |title=Decoud, Carter, Washington among Elks cuts |date=December 1, 2022 |publisher=cfl.ca}}
=New Jersey Generals=
On March 31, 2023, Decoud signed with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL).{{cite tweet |user=USFLGenerals |title=Free Agent Signing |number=1641832740873187328 |date=March 31, 2023 |access-date=April 1, 2023}} He was released on April 10.{{cite tweet |user=USFLGenerals |title=Released |number=1645456604198830080 |date=April 10, 2023 |access-date=April 11, 2023}} He re-signed with the team on April 20, and was subsequently transferred to their inactive list.{{cite tweet |user=USFLGenerals |title=Free Agent Signing |number=1649238602755477505 |date=April 20, 2023 |access-date=April 21, 2023}}
Personal life
He is a cousin of former NFL player Thomas DeCoud.{{cite web |url=http://www.battleredblog.com/2017/4/29/15486832/2017-houston-texans-draft-a-closer-look-at-treston-decoud |title=2017 Houston Texans Draft: A Closer Look At Treston Decoud |date=April 29, 2017 |access-date=April 30, 2017 |publisher=battleredblog.com}}
References
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External links
- [https://osubeavers.com/sports/football/roster/treston-decoud/2971 Oregon State Beavers bio]
- [https://nwccrangers.com/sports/football/roster/treston-decoud/1121 NWMCC Rangers bio]
- [https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/treston-decoud/614 Chadron State Eagles bio]
- {{Twitter|_TD31}}
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Category:Players of American football from Louisiana
Category:Sportspeople from Covington, Louisiana
Category:American football cornerbacks
Category:Chadron State Eagles football players
Category:Northwest Mississippi Rangers football players
Category:Oregon State Beavers football players
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Category:Dallas Cowboys players
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Category:Toronto Argonauts players
Category:New Jersey Generals (2022) players
Category:Canadian football defensive backs