Deltha O'Neal

Deltha O'Neal
O'Neal with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2006
No. 24, 21
PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1977-01-30) January 30, 1977
Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolMilpitas (Milpitas, California)
CollegeCalifornia (1996–1999)
NFL draft2000: 1st round, 15th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
NFL record
  • Most passes intercepted in a single game: 4 (tied)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles388
Forced fumbles3
Fumble recoveries4
Interceptions34
Total return yards2,644
Total touchdowns6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Deltha Lee O'Neal, III (born January 30, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears, and was recognized as a consensus All-American. He was selected by the Denver Broncos as the 15th pick overall in the 2000 NFL draft, and played for the Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals, and New England Patriots of the NFL. He was a two-time Pro Bowl selection.