Alexander Armah Jr. (born May 17, 1994) is an

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fullback for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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at West Georgia and was selected by the

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in sixth round of the

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. Armah has also been a member of the

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and

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Early years

Armah attended and played

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. Armah attended and played college football at the

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Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Armah was drafted by the

in the sixth round, 192nd overall, in the

. He was waived by the Panthers on September 3, 2017 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He played in nine games his rookie season, and did not record any statistics. For the 2018 season, he survived training camp roster cuts and was named to the active roster. He made his 2018 debut in the season opener against the

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. In the 16–8 victory, he scored his first career touchdown on a one-yard rush on his lone carry. On November 4, 2018, Armah scored his second career touchdown against the

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. He appeared in all 16 games for 2018 season, mainly used as a blocking fullback and a special teamer. In the 2019 season, he appeared in all 16 games and recorded six carries for 11 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.

New Orleans Saints

On March 19, 2021, Armah signed a one-year contract with the

. He was released on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 17, 2021. He was released on November 30.

Washington Football Team / Commanders

Armah signed with the practice squad of the

on December 2, 2021. On the Week 15 game against the

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, he was elevated to the active roster as a COVID-19 replacement player. He signed a reserve/future contract with Washington on January 11, 2022. Armah was placed on injured reserve on August 16, 2022, and released with an injury settlement a week later. On October 19, 2022, Armah signed with Washington's practice squad.

Career statistics

References

External links

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Washington Commanders bio

West Georgia Wolves bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Armah, Alexander 1994 births Living people People from Lawrenceville, Georgia Sportspeople from the Atlanta metropolitan area Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state) American football defensive ends American football fullbacks West Georgia Wolves football players Carolina Panthers players New Orleans Saints players Washington Commanders players Washington Football Team players