Jamie Meder
 Meder with the Cleveland Browns in 2018 | |||||
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||
| Personal information | |||||
| Born: | April 12, 1991 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 308 lb (140 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school: | Valley Forge (Parma Heights, Ohio) | ||||
| College: | Ashland | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||||
| Career history | |||||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
| Career NFL statistics | |||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||
James Michael Meder (born April 12, 1991) is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football at Ashland University. He has been nicknamed "the Pierogi Prince of Parma."[1]
Early years[edit]
Meder played high school football at Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights, Ohio. He was named first-team all-conference and was tabbed the defensive player of the year as a senior. He was also named second-team All-Ohio. Meder lettered four times in wrestling and three times in football.[2] He was a state runner-up in the OHSAA Division I heavyweight class in wrestling his senior year.[3]
College career[edit]
Meder played football for the Ashland Eagles from 2010 to 2013.[2]
Professional career[edit]
| 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 2+1⁄4 in (1.89 m) |
293 lb (133 kg) |
5.20 s | 1.89 s | 3.00 s | 4.43 s | 7.47 s | 30 in (0.76 m) |
8 ft 5 in (2.57 m) |
33 reps | |||
| All values from Ohio State Pro Day[4] | ||||||||||||
Baltimore Ravens[edit]
Meder signed with the Baltimore Ravens on May 11, 2014 after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft.[5] He was released by the Ravens on August 30 and signed to the team's practice squad on August 31, 2014. He was released by the Ravens on November 10, 2014.[6]
Cleveland Browns[edit]
Meder was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on November 12, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on December 27, 2014.[6] He made his NFL debut on December 28, 2014 against the Baltimore Ravens.[7]
On March 7, 2016, the Browns re-signed Meder.[8] On December 24, 2016, Meder blocked a potential-game tying 32-yard field goal with 3:49 left in the game against the San Diego Chargers to help the Browns win their first game of the season and snap a 17-game losing streak. They won the game by a score of 20–17.[9] He was then named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week, becoming the first defensive lineman in Browns history to win the award.[10]
On November 21, 2017, Meder was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury.[11]
Meder was waived by the Browns on September 2, 2018.[12]
Seattle Seahawks[edit]
On January 14, 2019, Meder signed a reserve/future contract with the Seattle Seahawks.[13] He was released on August 31, 2019.[14]
Detroit Lions[edit]
On December 18, 2019, Meder was signed by the Detroit Lions.[15]
References[edit]
- ^ "Jamie Meder, the 'Pierogi Prince of Parma,' helps save the day for the Browns". cleveland.com. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ a b "Jamie Meder". goashlandeagles.com. Archived from the original on December 29, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- ^ Bils, Chris (August 15, 2013). "Meder plays for more than recognition". ashlandcollegian.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
- ^ "Jamie Meder". nfldraftscout.com. Archived from the original on September 6, 2016. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Ravens Sign 17 Undrafted Free Agents". BaltimoreRavens.com. May 12, 2014. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
- ^ a b "Jamie Meder". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 29, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- ^ "Jamie Meder". nfl.com. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- ^ "Browns re-sign LB Tank Carder; sign DL Jamie Meder, RB Raheem Mostert". ClevelandBrowns.com. March 7, 2016. Archived from the original on June 16, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ^ Labbe, Dan (December 24, 2016). "Jamie Meder, the 'Pierogi Prince of Parma,' helps save the day for the Browns". cleveland.com. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
- ^ Cabot, Mary Kay (December 28, 2016). "Browns' Jamie Meder earns AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors". cleveland.com. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ "Browns sign DB Justin Currie, DL Tyrone Holmes; place DL Jamie Meder, DL Emmanuel Ogbah on IR". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 21, 2017. Archived from the original on January 23, 2018.
- ^ Gribble, Andrew (September 2, 2018). "Browns claim 5 players in latest moves to reshaped 53-man roster". ClevelandBrowns.com.
- ^ "Seahawks sign defensive tackle Jamie Meder to futures contract". Seahawks Wire. USA Today. January 14, 2019.
- ^ Boyle, John (August 31, 2019). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
- ^ "Lions sign defensive tackle Jamie Meder". usatoday.com. Retrieved December 18, 2019.