De'Mornay Pierson-El explained

De'Mornay Pierson-El
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:26 December 1995
Birth Place:Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:195
High School:West Potomac High School
College:Nebraska
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
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De'Mornay Pierson-El (born December 26, 1995) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Nebraska.

High school career

During his four years as an athlete for the West Potomac varsity football team,[1] Pierson-El helped the Wolverines capture a share of the 2011 Patriot District championship as a sophomore receiver, led the team to a playoff berth as a junior running back in 2012, and kept West Potomac competitive as a senior quarterback in 2013. He also played defensive back and returned kicks along the way. As a senior, he earned first-team VHSL all-state honors as an all-purpose defensive player.

College career

Pierson-El was a versatile and electrifying performer for Nebraska throughout his Cornhusker career.[2] A Virginia native, Pierson-El burst onto the scene in 2014 earning All-America honors as a punt returner as a true freshman. He continued to be a difference-maker on special teams throughout his career, while also producing an outstanding Nebraska career as a receiver.

Statistics

Season Receiving Rushing Special Teams
Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD PR KR TD
201423 32114.0 46 45 10 2.0 6 034–596 10–147 3
201512 1119.3 19 13 -9 -3.0 0 04–48 0–0 0
201620254 12.7 40 114 34 2.4 9 024–1680–0 0
201745 623 12.43653 2311.5 12 013–920–00
Total100 1,309 12.1 46 1125 58 2.4 12 074–904 10–147 3

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Pierson-El was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2018, but was waived later that month.[3] [4]

Montreal Alouettes

He signed with the Montreal Alouettes but was cut in August after only dressing for one game.[5]

Salt Lake Stallions

Pierson-El later joined the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season.[6]

Oakland Raiders

After the AAF suspended football operations, Pierson-El signed with the Oakland Raiders on April 8, 2019.[7] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[8] He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 4, 2019.[9] His practice squad contract with the team expired on January 6, 2020.[10]

St. Louis BattleHawks

Pierson-El was drafted by the St. Louis BattleHawks in the 2020 XFL Draft on October 16, 2019.[11] He signed a contract with the team on January 7, 2020.[12] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[13]

Las Vegas Raiders (second stint)

Pierson-El re-signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on April 30, 2020.[14] He was waived on September 5, 2020.[15] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 30, 2020.[16] He was released on October 21.[17]

Denver Broncos

On June 17, 2021, Pierson-El signed with the Denver Broncos.[18] He was waived on August 31, 2021.[19] On September 6, 2021, Pierson-El was re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on December 21.[20]

New Jersey Generals

Pierson-El signed with the New Jersey Generals of the USFL on December 16, 2022.[21] The Generals folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roetman . Jon . March 8, 2020 . West Potomac grad Pierson-El making most of XFL opportunity . January 17, 2024 . Covering The Corridor . en-US.
  2. Web site: De'Mornay Pierson-El - Football 2017 . January 17, 2024 . University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website . en-US.
  3. Web site: Redskins Sign 13 College Free Agents. Czarda, Stephen. Redskins.com. May 2, 2018. May 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180505190046/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-13-College-Free-Agents/9831e874-4e61-47da-a955-4f4923caf97d. May 5, 2018. dead.
  4. Web site: Redskins Sign Tight End Garrett Hudson. Czarda, Stephen. Redskins.com. May 30, 2018.
  5. Web site: VanDervoort . Oliver . August 10, 2018 . Former Nebraska football star looking for new job after CFL release . January 17, 2024 . Husker Corner . en-US.
  6. News: Genessy. Jody. Salt Lake Stallions' first roster includes 17 players from BYU, Utah and Utah State. Deseret News. January 30, 2019. February 5, 2019.
  7. Web site: Smith . Tyler J. . April 8, 2019 . Raiders dip into AAF pool again, sign WR De'Mornay Pierson-El . April 8, 2019 . Silver And Black Pride. SB Nation.
  8. Web site: Raiders announce transactions - 8.31.19. Raiders.com. August 31, 2019.
  9. Web site: Damien . Levi . December 4, 2019 . Raiders have three new practice squad players . January 17, 2024 . Raiders Wire . USA Today.
  10. HBalzer721 . Raiders practice-squad contracts expired Monday: RB James Butler; LB Te'von Coney; CB Dylan Mabin (then signed to future contract); WR De'Mornay Pierson-El. . 1214637757907247104 . January 7, 2020 . January 9, 2020.
  11. Web site: Phase 1: Skill Players Draft Tracker.
  12. Web site: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . January 9, 2020.
  13. News: Condotta, Bob . XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue . SeattleTimes.com . April 10, 2020 . July 17, 2020.
  14. News: Raiders re-sign wide receiver De'Mornay Pierson-El . Raiders.com . April 30, 2020 . May 2, 2020.
  15. Web site: Raiders announce transactions for initial 53-man roster. Raiders.com. September 5, 2020.
  16. Raiders . Marcus Mariota has returned to practice and we have signed De'Mornay Pierson-El to the practice squad. In a corresponding move, we have released DeShone Kizer from the practice squad. . 1311403335061131264 . September 30, 2020 . October 9, 2020.
  17. News: Dubow, Josh . Raiders send starting O-line home after Trent Brown's COVID test . Boston.com . October 21, 2020 . November 1, 2020.
  18. Web site: DiLalla . Aric . Broncos sign WRs Amara Darboh and De'Mornay Pierson-El. Denver Broncos . June 17, 2021 . June 17, 2021.
  19. Web site: Broncos make series of roster transactions to reach 53-man limit. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. August 31, 2021.
  20. Web site: Broncos activate RB Mike Boone from Reserve/COVID-19 list, place FB/TE Andrew Beck on IR. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. December 21, 2021.
  21. USFLGenerals . Free Agent Signing . 1603781206767767552 . December 16, 2022 . December 18, 2022.
  22. Web site: Seifert . Kevin . January 1, 2024 . Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches . January 15, 2024 . ESPN.com.

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