Jamie Meder Explained
James Michael Meder (born April 12, 1991) is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football at Ashland University. He has been nicknamed "the Pierogi Prince of Parma."[1]
Early life
Meder played high school football at Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights, Ohio. He was named first-team all-conference and was tabbed the defensive player of the year as a senior. He was also named second-team All-Ohio. Meder lettered four times in wrestling and three times in football.[2] He was a state runner-up in the OHSAA Division I heavyweight class in wrestling his senior year.[3]
College career
Meder played football for the Ashland Eagles from 2010 to 2013.[2]
Professional career
Baltimore Ravens
Meder signed with the Baltimore Ravens on May 11, 2014 after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft.[4] He was released by the Ravens on August 30 and signed to the team's practice squad on August 31, 2014. He was released by the Ravens on November 10, 2014.[5]
Cleveland Browns
Meder was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on November 12, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on December 27, 2014.[5] He made his NFL debut on December 28, 2014 against the Baltimore Ravens.[6] On March 7, 2016, the Browns re-signed Meder.[7] On December 24, 2016, Meder blocked a potential-game tying 32-yard field goal with 3:49 left in the game against the San Diego Chargers to help the Browns win their first game of the season and snap a 17-game losing streak. They won the game by a score of 20–17.[8] He was then named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week, becoming the first defensive lineman in Browns history to win the award.[9]
On November 21, 2017, Meder was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury.[10]
Meder was waived by the Browns on September 2, 2018.[11]
Seattle Seahawks
On January 14, 2019, Meder signed a reserve/future contract with the Seattle Seahawks.[12] He was released on August 31, 2019.[13]
Detroit Lions
On December 18, 2019, Meder was signed by the Detroit Lions.[14]
External links
Notes and References
- News: Jamie Meder, the 'Pierogi Prince of Parma,' helps save the day for the Browns. cleveland.com. September 29, 2017. en-US.
- Web site: Jamie Meder . goashlandeagles.com . December 29, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141229214034/http://goashlandeagles.com/sports/fball/2013-14/bios/meder_jamie_mcwu . December 29, 2014 .
- Web site: Meder plays for more than recognition . ashlandcollegian.com . August 15, 2013 . September 9, 2015 . Bils, Chris . dead . https://www.webcitation.org/6bQbrIpsM?url=http://ashlandcollegian.com/sports/article_399069ba-05e6-11e3-83fb-001a4bcf6878.html . September 10, 2015 .
- Web site: Ravens Sign 17 Undrafted Free Agents. https://web.archive.org/web/20170807071740/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-17-Undrafted-Free-Agents/058fa495-45d3-487a-883e-63f019d16649. dead. August 7, 2017. BaltimoreRavens.com. May 12, 2014. January 28, 2017.
- Web site: Jamie Meder . kffl.com . December 29, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141229214347/http://www.kffl.com/player/29895/nfl/news/jamie-meder . December 29, 2014 .
- Web site: Jamie Meder . nfl.com . December 29, 2014.
- Web site: ClevelandBrowns.com. Browns re-sign LB Tank Carder; sign DL Jamie Meder, RB Raheem Mostert. https://web.archive.org/web/20170616233540/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-re-sign-LB-Tank-Carder-sign-DL-Jamie-Meder-RB-Raheem-Mostert/f71a94af-23f4-43c7-bf98-bc701ad7dde5. dead. June 16, 2017. March 7, 2016. April 10, 2016.
- Web site: Jamie Meder, the 'Pierogi Prince of Parma,' helps save the day for the Browns . cleveland.com . December 24, 2016 . December 24, 2016 . Labbe, Dan.
- Web site: Browns' Jamie Meder earns AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors . cleveland.com . December 28, 2016 . December 28, 2016 . Cabot, Mary Kay.
- Web site: Browns sign DB Justin Currie, DL Tyrone Holmes; place DL Jamie Meder, DL Emmanuel Ogbah on IR. https://web.archive.org/web/20180123183245/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-DB-Justin-Currie-DL-Tyrone-Holmes-place-DL-Jamie-Meder-DL-Emmanuel-Ogbah-on-IR/75ea253d-1890-4405-8ba1-61672b0c8658. dead. January 23, 2018. ClevelandBrowns.com. November 21, 2017.
- Web site: Browns claim 5 players in latest moves to reshaped 53-man roster. Gribble, Andrew. ClevelandBrowns.com. September 2, 2018.
- Web site: Seahawks sign defensive tackle Jamie Meder to futures contract. Seahawks Wire. USA Today. January 14, 2019.
- Web site: Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish 53-Man Roster. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. August 31, 2019.
- Web site: Lions sign defensive tackle Jamie Meder. usatoday.com. December 18, 2019.