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J. J. Dielman

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J. J. Dielman
No. 70, 64
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1993-12-16) December 16, 1993 (age 30)
Ahwatukee, Arizona, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:309 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school:Desert Vista (Phoenix, Arizona)
College:Utah
NFL draft:2017 / round: 5 / pick: 176
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • Utah (2020)
    Graduate assistant
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jeffrey Joseph Dielman (born December 16, 1993) is a former American football guard. He played college football at Utah, and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft.

Early life

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Dielman played for Desert Vista High School in Arizona, and was named First-team all-state, as well as all-section III South and all-city. Desert Vista High was the 2011 Arizona D1 state champion. He was a team captain for his high school football team.

College career

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Deilman played college football for the Utah Utes, where he was a three-year starter on the offensive line, starting in 31 consecutive games. He played right tackle his first three seasons (26 games) before moving to the center position as a senior (5 games). He started 13 games as a junior at right tackle, earning second-team All-Pac-12 Conference honors. Deilman started all 13 games as a sophomore at right tackle.[1]

Professional career

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Cincinnati Bengals (first stint)

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Dielman was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round, 176th overall, in the 2017 NFL draft.[2] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[3]

Los Angeles Rams (first stint)

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On September 3, 2017, Dielman was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams.[4] He was waived on September 12, 2017.[5]

Cincinnati Bengals (second stint)

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On September 14, 2017, Dielman was re-signed to the Bengals practice squad.[6]

Denver Broncos

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On December 16, 2017, Dielman was signed by the Denver Broncos off the Bengals' practice squad, following several injuries to the Broncos' offensive line.[7]

On September 1, 2018, Dielman was waived/injured by the Broncos and was placed on injured reserve.[8] He was released on September 11, 2018.

Seattle Seahawks

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On October 23, 2018, Dielman was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad, but was released a week later.[9]

Los Angeles Rams (second stint)

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On November 7, 2018, Dielman was signed to the Rams practice squad.[10]

New England Patriots

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On July 26, 2019, Dielman signed with the New England Patriots.[11] However three days later, Dielman announced his retirement from the NFL.[12]

Personal life

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Dielman is cousins with former guard Kris Dielman.[13]

References

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  1. ^ http://files.denverbroncos.com/resources/custom/Images/email_blast/2018_Denver_Broncos_Media_Guide_a.pdf Archived December 16, 2019, at the Wayback Machine [bare URL PDF]
  2. ^ Marcum, Jason (April 29, 2017). "2017 NFL Draft results: Cincinnati Bengals pick Utah OL J.J. Dielman in Round 5". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  3. ^ Toback, Rebecca (September 2, 2017). "NFL roster cuts 2017: Cincinnati Bengals 53-man roster". CincyJungle.com.
  4. ^ Simmons, Myles (September 3, 2017). "Rams Assigned Three Players via Waivers". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017.
  5. ^ Lago, Kristen (September 12, 2017). "Rams Sign OT Cornelius Lucas, Waive Dielman and Jefferson". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2018.
  6. ^ Marcum, Jason (September 14, 2017). "Bengals roster 2017: J.J. Dielman signed to practice squad". CincyJungle.com.
  7. ^ DiLalla, Aric (December 16, 2017). "Broncos sign guard J.J. Dielman off Bengals practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
  8. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2018). "Broncos trim roster to 53 players". DenverBroncos.com.
  9. ^ "Seahawks add Justin Currie, J.J. Dielman to practice squad". Seahawks Wire. USA Today. October 23, 2018.
  10. ^ "Rams bring back Trevon Young, J.J. Dielman on practice squad". The Rams. USA Today. November 7, 2018.
  11. ^ "Patriots sign offensive lineman J.J. Dielman". Patriots.com. July 26, 2019.
  12. ^ Alper, Josh (July 29, 2019). "OL J.J. Dielman tells Patriots he's retiring". ProFootballTalk.com. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  13. ^ "Cincinnati Bengals bio". Archived from the original on September 15, 2017. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
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