Amarius Mims Explained

Amarius Mims
Current Team:Cincinnati Bengals
Number:71
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:October 14, 2002
Birth Place:Cochran, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:8
Weight Lb:340
High School:Bleckley County (Cochran)
College:Georgia (2021–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:1
Draftpick:18
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2024
Statlabel1:Games played
Statlabel2:Games started
Pfr:MimsAm00

Amarius Tyron Mims (born October 14, 2002) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, where he won consecutive national championships in 2021 and 2022. Mims was selected by the Bengals in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life and high school

Mims was born on October 14, 2002, in Cochran, Georgia.[1] He played football at Bleckley County High School and was rated a five-star recruit before committed to play college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.[2] [3] [4]

College career

Mims played in seven games as a freshman with the Bulldogs.[5] After the season, He entered the NCAA transfer portal, but ultimately decided to return to Georgia for his sophomore season.[6] Mims played in the first 12 games of his sophomore season as a reserve.[7] Following an injury to starting right tackle Warren McClendon, he started in the 2022 Peach Bowl and the national championship.[8] [9] Mims declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the 2023 season.[10]

Professional career

Mims was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 18th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Amarius Mims Offensive Tackle Georgia. nfldraftbuzz.com. July 27, 2023.
  2. Web site: Georgia OL Amarius Mims chooses to remain with Bulldogs after testing waters in transfer portal. Barrett. Sallee. CBS Sports. April 18, 2022. July 24, 2023.
  3. Web site: Legge . Dean . October 14, 2020 . UGA football lands another five-star offensive line recruit in Amarius Mims . July 24, 2023 . Athens Banner-Herald.
  4. Web site: 5-Star OT Prospect Amarius Mims Commits to Georgia over Alabama, Tennessee. Rod. Goldberg. Bleacher Report. October 14, 2020. July 24, 2023.
  5. Web site: Amarius Mims steps fully into the spotlight. Jed. May. Rivals.com. April 6, 2023. July 24, 2023.
  6. Web site: Towers . Chip . April 18, 2022 . OT Amarius Mims opts to stick with Georgia Bulldogs . July 24, 2023 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  7. Web site: Amarius Mims' "Time Has Come". Tyler. Graves. SI.com. April 9, 2023. July 24, 2023.
  8. Web site: Roberson . Doug . December 31, 2022 . Ladd McConkey returns for Georgia in Peach Bowl; Amarius Mims gets first start . July 24, 2023 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  9. Web site: Georgia football: Amarius Mims named No. 6 OT prospect for 2024 NFL Draft. Kipp. Adams. 247Sports.com. July 21, 2023. July 24, 2023.
  10. Web site: Backus . Will . December 31, 2023 . 2024 NFL Draft: Georgia offensive tackle Amarius Mims declares as expected first-round pick . 1 January 2024 . CBS Sports.
  11. Web site: Smith . Michael David . 2024-04-26 . Bengals take Georgia offensive tackle Amarius Mims at No. 18 . 2024-05-19 . NBC Sports . en-US.

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