Jamie Meder Explained

Jamie Meder
Number:66, 98, 61
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:12 April 1991
Birth Place:Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:308
High School:Valley Forge
(Parma Heights, Ohio)
College:Ashland
Undraftedyear:2014
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:95
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:2.0
Pfr:M/MedeJa00

James Michael Meder (born April 12, 1991) is an American former professional 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

  1. News: Jamie Meder, the 'Pierogi Prince of Parma,' helps save the day for the Browns. cleveland.com. September 29, 2017. en-US.
  2. 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 .
  3. 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 .
  4. 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.
  5. 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 .
  6. Web site: Jamie Meder . nfl.com . December 29, 2014.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Web site: Browns claim 5 players in latest moves to reshaped 53-man roster. Gribble, Andrew. ClevelandBrowns.com. September 2, 2018.
  12. Web site: Seahawks sign defensive tackle Jamie Meder to futures contract. Seahawks Wire. USA Today. January 14, 2019.
  13. Web site: Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish 53-Man Roster. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. August 31, 2019.
  14. Web site: Lions sign defensive tackle Jamie Meder. usatoday.com. December 18, 2019.

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