WASHINGTON – Former Georgetown University football standout wide receiver Michael Dereus has signed a free agent contract with Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. Dereus, who signed shortly after the conclusion of the 2020 NFL Draft on Saturday, becomes the fourth Hoya to ink an NFL contract since 2007.
 
MICHAEL DEREUS

• Dereus was an All-Patriot League First Team selection in 2019, earning his second career all-conference nod.
• He finished the 2019 season with 41 receptions for a team-high 726 yards, averaging 17.7 yards per catch, and tied for the team lead with five touchdown receptions.
• Dereus ranks among the career top 10 in program history in receptions (115; 7th), receiving yards (1,879; 5th) and yards per catch (16.3; 5th).
• He scored 15 career touchdowns (13 receiving, 1 rushing, 1 KR) and is tied for fifth at GU in touchdown receptions.
• Dereus graduated from the Hilltop in December with a degree in Government from the College. He has been living and working out in Orlando, Florida since then and held a Pro Day that was filmed for NFL Teams at DME Sports Academy.

 
HOYAS IN THE PROS

• Dereus becomes the fourth Georgetown football player to sign a free agent contract with an NFL team since 2007.
• Alex Buzbee signed with the Washington Redskins in 2007 and was the last Hoya to earn a spot on an NFL regular season roster.
• Robert McCabe was an undrafted free agent signing for the Miami Dolphins in 2013.
• Ataefiok Etukeren signed with the Buffalo Bills in 2009. 
• Additionally, Kyle Nolan (Ravens, 2016), Alec May (Lions, 2015), Dustin Wharton (Ravens, 2014), Craig Montgomery (Bears, 2014), Tucker Stafford (Redskins, 2013) and Andrew Schaetzke (Bengals, 2012) were all invited to NFL rookie camps.

 
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
"I am so excited to be have this opportunity to continue my dream of playing professional football. So many people have played a role in getting me to this point and I have to first and foremost thank my family and my coaches at Georgetown. When Coach (Rob) Spence came in, he held an expectation for us to study and play like pros. The way we ran our offense as well as the way he taught us how to learn an offense will be one of many skills I bring with me to Baltimore." - Dereus
 
"A quote that I have constantly lived by is always 'Betting on yourself, then doubling down.' I train and prepare myself mentally, physically and emotionally for the big moments." - Dereus
 
"Over the past four years Mookie has dedicated himself to excellence on and off of the field as a member of the Hoya football family. He is the ultimate competitor and has worked very hard to continually improve and maximize his God-given talents. I am extremely excited to see the next step in his athletic journey. I am very grateful to the Baltimore Ravens for providing him with this opportunity." – Georgetown Head Coach Rob Sgarlata