Von Hutchins
Tahaya De'Von Hutchins is an American former professional football cornerback and former general manager for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Mississippi.
Hutchins was also a member of the Houston Texans and Atlanta Falcons in his career. The defensive back played 38 games with 16 starts for the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans from 2004 to 2007, and the Atlanta Falcons in 2008.
College career
Hutchins committed to the University of Mississippi on February 7, 1999. Hutchins played in 36 games and recorded 11 interceptions.Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
Hutchins was selected in the sixth round with the 173rd overall pick in the 2004 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts.During the 2004 NFL season, Hutchins played in 16 games, starting one game, and recorded 50 tackles, one interception, and one touchdown.
Hutchins only played in three games during the 2005 NFL season and only recorded six tackles
Hutchins was released on September 3, 2006.
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans signed Hutchins on November 16, 2006, where he appeared in 3 games recording 6 tackles.Hutchins signed a one-year extension with the Texans during the offseason.
During the 2007 NFL season Hutchins started in 15 games, where he recorded 95 tackles, 1 interception.
Atlanta Falcons
On March 1, 2008, Hutchins signed a 4-year deal worth $9 million with the Atlanta Falcons.Hutchins was placed on Injured Reserve with a Lisfranc Injury and missed the entire 2008 NFL season.
Hutchins was released on September 1, 2009.