Von Hutchins

Tahaya De'Von Hutchins (born February 14, 1981) is a former American football cornerback and the 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.

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 1 game, and recorded 50 tackles, 1 Interception, and 1 Touchdown.

Hutchins only played in 3 games during the 2005 NFL season and only recorded 6 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.

Green Bay Packers
Hutchins joined the Green Bay Packers as a Player Personnel Intern for the 2011 NFL season.

Oakland Raiders
Hutchins joined the Oakland Raiders as a scout in 2012, and later became the Assistant Director of Pro Scouting in 2016.

DC Defenders
Hutchins joined the DC Defenders in 2022 as the Director of Player Personnel.