Jamil Demby Explained

Jamil Demby
Position:Offensive guard
Birth Date:20 June 1996
Birth Place:Vineland, New Jersey, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:321
High School:Vineland
College:Maine
Draftyear:2018
Draftround:6
Draftpick:192
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:6
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:1
Pfr:D/DembJa00

Jamil Demby (born June 20, 1996) is an American football offensive guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Maine.[1]

Early years

A native of Vineland, New Jersey, Demby attended Vineland High School.[2] Demby is of mixed ethnicity with a Latina mother and an African American father. play four years for the Umaine Blackbears.

College career

Demby played college football for the University of Maine, appearing in 42 games with the team. As a senior he led the offensive line to allowing the fewest sacks in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) with 19. He was named to the first-team all-CAA, the all-New England Football team, the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) All-America first-team and the STATS FCS All-America second-team. Demby graduated with a degree in kinesiology in May 2018.[3]

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams (first stint)

Demby was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round, 192nd overall, of the 2018 NFL draft, through a pick acquired from the Dallas Cowboys in a trade for Tavon Austin.[4] He was waived by the Rams on September 8, 2018.[5]

Detroit Lions

On September 11, 2018, Demby was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.[6] He was waived on September 18, 2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[7]

Los Angeles Rams (second stint)

On December 12, 2018, the Rams signed Demby off the Lions' practice squad.[8] He was waived on September 4, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad.[9] [10] He was elevated to the active roster on December 26 for the team's week 16 game against the Seattle Seahawks, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[11] On January 18, 2021, Demby signed a reserve/futures contract with the Rams.[12] He was waived/injured on August 4, 2021, and placed on injured reserve. In 2021, Demby won Super Bowl LVI when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23–20.[13]

Vegas Vipers

Demby was placed on the reserve list by the Vegas Vipers of the XFL on April 17, 2023.[14] The Vipers folded when the XFL and United States Football League merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DaSilva . Cameron . April 28, 2018 . Rams select Maine OL Jamil Demby with 192nd overall pick in NFL Draft . 2023-12-15 . Rams Wire . USA Today.
  2. Web site: McGurk, Tom . April 4, 2018 . Jamil Demby works out for two NFL teams in Vineland . May 27, 2018 . The Daily Journal.
  3. News: Lowe . Mike . April 28, 2018 . UMaine's Demby selected by Rams in NFL draft . . September 21, 2018.
  4. Web site: April 28, 2018 . Los Angeles Rams select Maine OL Jamil Demby . June 10, 2018 . TurfShowTimes.com.
  5. Web site: Simmons, Myles . September 8, 2018 . Rams Add Aaron Donald to Active Roster . TheRams.com.
  6. Web site: September 11, 2018 . Lions awarded OL Jamil Demby via waivers from Los Angeles Rams . DetroitLions.com.
  7. Web site: September 18, 2018 . Lions waive Jamil Demby, cut Marcus Cromartie from IR . 247sports.com.
  8. Web site: Kremenjas . Sosa . December 12, 2018 . Los Angeles Rams re-sign OL Jami Demby . 2023-03-25 . TurfShowTimes.com.
  9. Web site: September 4, 2020 . Rams waive 17 players ahead of 53-man roster deadline . TheRams.com.
  10. Web site: September 6, 2020 . Rams sign 15 players to practice squad . TheRams.com.
  11. News: DaSilva, Cameron . December 26, 2020 . Rams make 4 roster moves ahead of matchup with Seahawks . USAToday.com . February 8, 2021.
  12. Web site: Jackson . Stu . January 18, 2021 . Rams sign 14 players to reserve/future contracts . TheRams.com.
  13. Web site: Schwartz . Paul . February 13, 2021 . LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022 . 2023-03-25 . New York Post.
  14. Web site: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . April 18, 2023.
  15. Web site: Seifert . Kevin . January 1, 2024 . Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches . January 14, 2024 . ESPN.com.