New York Jets After not being selected in the
2023 NFL draft, Dean signed with the
New York Jets as an
undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract.
Kansas City Chiefs On January 17, 2024, Dean was signed to the
Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. Dean won his first Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the
San Francisco 49ers in
Super Bowl LVIII. On February 14, Dean signed a reserve/futures contract with Kansas City. He was waived on July 22.
Cleveland Browns On October 9, 2024, Dean was signed to the
Cleveland Browns' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with Cleveland on January 6, 2025. On May 12, Dean was waived by the Browns.
DC Defenders On May 21, 2025, Dean signed with the
DC Defenders of the
United Football League (UFL). He was released on February 23, 2026.
Louisville Kings On April 1, 2026, Dean signed with the
Louisville Kings of the
United Football League (UFL). He was released on April 14.
St. Louis Battlehawks On April 21, 2026, Dean signed with the
St. Louis Battlehawks of the
United Football League (UFL). ==Personal life==