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David Mims (offensive tackle)

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David Mims
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Mims at Ravens M&T Bank Stadium practice in August 2013.
Personal information
Born: (1988-05-18) May 18, 1988 (age 36)
Charlotte, North Carolina
Height:6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight:350 lb (159 kg)
Career information
High school:Charlotte (NC) South Mecklenburg
College:Virginia Union
Position:Offensive tackle
Undrafted:2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 2014 FXFL All-Star[1]

David Mims (born May 18, 1988) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2011. Named to CIAA All Freshmen team, 3× first team All CIAA, 2× All American played college football at Virginia Union in Richmond, Virginia. Graduated from South Meck High School, Charlotte NC.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 8+14 in
(2.04 m)
331 lb
(150 kg)
5.32 s 1.90 s 3.07 s 4.80 s 8.10 s 26 in
(0.66 m)
8 ft 6 in
(2.59 m)
29 reps
All values from Pro Day workout on March 18.[2]

A prospect for the 2011 NFL Draft, Mims was projected to be drafted in the fifth round.[3]

Kansas City Chiefs

Mims was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent following the 2011 NFL Draft on July 26, 2011. Mims was waived on September 3 during final roster cuts. After clearing waivers, he was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad on September 4. He was promoted to the active roster on November 29.[4]

Baltimore Ravens

On February 6, 2013, Mims was signed to a reserve/future contract by the Baltimore Ravens. On August 25, 2013, he was waived by the Ravens.[5]

Further reading

  • Buting, Wes (March 21, 2011). "Small school OT David Mims is no longer a "sleeper"". nationalfootballpost.com. Archived from the original on April 24, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2011.

References

  1. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtkhiMiBYrA
  2. ^ "David Mims, DS #20 OT, Virginia Union". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2011.
  3. ^ Siner, Jeff (April 26, 2011). "NFL draft holds hope for ex-South Meck star". Charlotte Observer. Archived from the original on September 25, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2011.
  4. ^ Williamson, Bill (November 29, 2011). "Chiefs release LT Jared Gaither". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  5. ^ Mink, Ryan (August 25, 2013). "Ravens Release 12 Players". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on August 29, 2013. Retrieved August 31, 2013.