Derwin Gray (offensive lineman) explained

Derwin Gray
Current Team:Birmingham Stallions
Number:77
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:10 May 1995
Birth Place:Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:320
High School:Friendship Collegiate (Washington, D.C.)
College:Maryland (2014–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:7
Draftpick:219
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:5
Statlabel2:Games started
Pfr:GrayDe01

Derwin Devon Gray (born May 10, 1995) is an American football offensive tackle for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Maryland.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Gray was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round, 219th overall, of the 2019 NFL draft.[1] He was waived on August 31, 2019, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[2] [3] On December 30, he was signed by the Steelers to a reserve/future contract.[4]

On September 5, 2020, Gray was waived by the Steelers and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[5] [6] He was promoted to the active roster on September 18, 2020.[7] He was waived on December 26, 2020.[8]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On December 28, 2020, Gray was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[9] He signed a one-year exclusive-rights free agent tender with the Jaguars on March 26, 2021.[10] He was waived on August 24, 2021.[11]

Tennessee Titans

On August 25, 2021, Gray was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans.[12] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad.[13] [14] He was released on September 7.[15] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 12.[16] After the Titans were eliminated in the Divisional Round of the 2021 playoffs, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2022.[17] He was waived on June 6, 2022.

Birmingham Stallions

Gray signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League on December 21, 2022.[18]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Varley . Teresa . April 27, 2019 . Steelers select Gray in seventh round . November 26, 2019 . Steelers.com . April 20, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200420235715/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-select-gray-in-seventh-round . dead .
  2. Web site: Varley . Teresa . August 31, 2019 . Steelers make roster cuts . November 26, 2019 . Steelers.com.
  3. Web site: September 1, 2019 . Steelers announce 2019 practice squad . November 26, 2019 . Steelers.com.
  4. Web site: December 30, 2019 . Steelers sign 11 to reserve/future contracts . Steelers.com.
  5. Web site: Varley, Teresa . September 6, 2020 . Steelers make moves to get to 53-man roster . Steelers.com.
  6. Web site: Varley, Teresa . September 6, 2020 . Steelers add 14 to practice squad . Steelers.com.
  7. Web site: Varley, Teresa . September 18, 2020 . Steelers make moves ahead of Sunday's game . Steelers.com.
  8. News: Varley, Teresa . December 26, 2020 . Steelers continue to make roster moves . Steelers.com . February 8, 2021.
  9. News: Popejoy, Curt . December 28, 2020 . Jacksonville Jaguars claim former Steelers guard Derwin Gray . USAToday.com . February 10, 2021.
  10. News: Bouda, Nate . March 26, 2021 . Jaguars Re-Sign ERFA OT Derwin Gray . NFLTradeRumors.co . March 27, 2021.
  11. Web site: August 24, 2021 . Official: Jaguars reduce roster to 80, place Etienne on injured reserve . Jaguars.com . August 26, 2021 . August 26, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210826053211/https://www.jaguars.com/news/official-jaguars-reduce-roster-to-80-place-etienne-on-injured-reserve . dead .
  12. Web site: Wyatt, Jim . August 25, 2021 . Titans Claim OL Derwin Gray Off Waivers, Place OLB Harold Landry on Reserve/COVID-19 List . TennesseeTitans.com.
  13. Web site: Wyatt, Jim . August 31, 2021 . Titans Trim Roster to 53 By Parting Ways With 17 Players . TennesseeTitans.com.
  14. Web site: Wyatt, Jim . September 1, 2021 . Titans Add 13 Players to Team's 16-Player Practice Squad . TennesseeTitans.com . September 3, 2021 . August 12, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220812141153/https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-add-12-players-to-team-s-16-player-practice-squad . dead .
  15. Web site: Wyatt, Jim . September 7, 2021 . Titans Make Several Roster Moves On Roster, and Practice Squad . TennesseeTitans.com.
  16. Web site: Wyatt, Jim . October 12, 2021 . Titans Place OL Ty Sambrailo on Reserve/Retired List, P Brett Kern on Reserve/COVID-19 List . TennesseeTitans.com . October 14, 2021 . October 13, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211013140730/https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-place-ol-ty-sambrailo-on-reserve-retired-list-p-brett-kern-on-reserve-cov . dead .
  17. Web site: Wyatt . Jim . January 24, 2022 . Titans Sign 11 Players to Reserve/Futures Contracts . January 24, 2022 . TennesseeTitans.com.
  18. 1605662190412992513 . USFLStallions . Free Agent Signing . December 21, 2022 . December 22, 2022.