David Mims (offensive tackle)
![]() Mims at Ravens M&T Bank Stadium practice in August 2013. | |
Personal information | |
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Born: | Charlotte, North Carolina | May 18, 1988
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 | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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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
Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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6 ft 8+1⁄4 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]
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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
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtkhiMiBYrA
- ^ "David Mims, DS #20 OT, Virginia Union". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2011.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Williamson, Bill (November 29, 2011). "Chiefs release LT Jared Gaither". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
- ^ Mink, Ryan (August 25, 2013). "Ravens Release 12 Players". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on August 29, 2013. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
External links
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- 1988 births
- Living people
- American football offensive tackles
- Canadian football offensive linemen
- American players of Canadian football
- Virginia Union Panthers football players
- Kansas City Chiefs players
- Boston Brawlers players
- Baltimore Ravens players
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers players
- American football offensive lineman, 1980s birth stubs