Jamil Demby
 Demby in 2018 preseason | |||
| No. 64 – Detroit Lions | |||
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Born: |
June 20, 1996 Vineland, New Jersey | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Weight: | 335 lb (152 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: |
Vineland (Vineland, New Jersey) | ||
| College: | Maine | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2018 / Round: 6 / Pick: 192 | ||
| Career history | |||
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| Roster status: | Practice squad | ||
| Career NFL statistics | |||
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Jamil Demby (born June 20, 1996) is an American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Maine.[1]
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Early years[edit]
A native of Vineland, New Jersey, Demby attended Vineland High School.[2]
College career[edit]
Demby played college football for the University of Maine, appearing in 42 games with the team. As a senior he led the offensive line to allowing the fewest sacks in the Colonial Athletic Association with 19. He was named to the first-team all-CAA, the all-New England Football team, the FCS All-America first team and the STATS FCS All-America second team. Demby graduated with a degree in kinesiology in May 2018.[3]
Professional career[edit]
Los Angeles Rams[edit]
Demby was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round, 192nd overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.[4] He was waived by the Rams September 8, 2018.[5]
Detroit Lions[edit]
On September 11, 2018, Demby was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.[6] He was waived on September 18, 2018 and was re-signed to the practice squad.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Rams select Maine OL Jamil Demby with 192nd overall pick in NFL Draft". Rams Wire. USA Today. April 28, 2018.
- ^ McGurk, Tom (April 4, 2018). "Jamil Demby works out for two NFL teams in Vineland". The Daily Journal. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
- ^ Lowe, Mike (April 28, 2018). "UMaine's Demby selected by Rams in NFL draft". Portland Press-Herald. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- ^ "Los Angeles Rams select Maine OL Jamil Demby". TurfShowTimes.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
- ^ Simmons, Myles (September 8, 2018). "Rams Add Aaron Donald to Active Roster". TheRams.com.
- ^ "Lions awarded OL Jamil Demby via waivers from Los Angeles Rams". DetroitLions.com. September 11, 2018.
- ^ "Lions waive Jamil Demby, cut Marcus Cromartie from IR". 247sports.com. September 18, 2018.
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