Durell Nchami Explained

Durell Nchami
Currentteam:Denver Broncos
Number:53
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:11 February 2000
Birth Place:Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:258
High School:Paint Branch (Burtonsville, Maryland)
College:Maryland (2018–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:NchaDu00

Durell Nchami (born February 11, 2000)[1] is an American professional football linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Maryland.

Early life and high school

Coming out of Paint Branch High School, Nchami was rated as a three-star recruit, where he decided to commit to play college football for the Maryland Terrapins.[2] [3]

College career

In his freshman season, Nchami made 15 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and one blocked kick in ten games. However, Nchami suffered season-ending injuries in 2019 and 2021.[4] Nchami bounced back and had his best career season in 2022; he started 11 games and totaled 20 tackles, six tackles for loss, three sacks, and one forced fumble.[5] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Nchami declared for the 2023 NFL draft.[6] Nchami finished his career at Maryland notching 49 tackles, nine sacks, four forced fumbles, and one pass deflection in 33 games played.[7]

Professional career

Nchami was not selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.[8] [9] On December 6, 2023, the Denver Broncos signed Nchami to their practice squad.[10] [11] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[12]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Durell Nchami - Denver Broncos Linebacker . ESPN . 22 December 2023.
  2. News: Goldwein . Eric . Paint Branch linebacker Durell Nchami becomes first commitment to Maryland's 2018 class . Washington Post . 16 March 2017 . 22 December 2023.
  3. NFL Draft Profile: Durell Nchami, Linebacker, Maryland . Sports Illustrated . 29 January 2023 . 22 December 2023.
  4. Web site: Sampson . Joshua . After Two Season-Ending Injuries, Maryland LB Durell Nchami Focused On Winning . Press Box Online . 26 October 2022 . 22 December 2023.
  5. Web site: DiLalla . Aric . Broncos sign LB Durell Nchami to practice squad . Denver Broncos . 6 December 2023 . 22 December 2023.
  6. Web site: Harvey . Paul . Durell Nchami, key Maryland LB, sets NFL Draft and Duke's Mayo Bowl plans . Saturday Tradition . 19 December 2022 . 22 December 2023.
  7. Web site: Heath . Jon . Broncos add player to practice squad after losing DL to Saints . Broncos Wire . 6 December 2023 . 22 December 2023.
  8. Web site: DURELL NCHAMI LB/EDGE MARYLAND . nfldraftbuzz.com . 22 December 2023.
  9. Web site: Tracking Maryland's undrafted free agents after the 2023 NFL Draft . Testudio Times . 29 April 2023 . 22 December 2023.
  10. Web site: Tomasson . Chris . Broncos sign LB Durell Nchami to replace DT P.J. Mustipher on practice squad . Denver Gazette . 6 December 2023 . 22 December 2023.
  11. Broncos Add Rookie LB Durell Nchami to Practice Squad . Sports Illustrated . 7 December 2023 . 22 December 2023.
  12. Web site: Broncos sign 12 players to future contracts. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. January 8, 2024.

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