Brenden Deasfernandes brings veteran versatility and ball skills to CMU’s secondary
Deasfernandes is a senior DB for Central Michigan who has become a useful, plug-and-play piece after transferring from Iowa, with 39 career tackles, 9 pass breakups, and 2 interceptions across 39 games. In the 2025 season, he flashed more playmaking with 25 tackles, 10 pass breakups, and 2 interceptions, and CMU listed him as someone who has played both safety and cornerback. The appeal here is versatility, experience, and steady coverage instincts — the kind of defender who can fit a team that values maturity, position flexibility, and a low-drama, high-IQ back-end presence.
