Derwin Devon Gray (born May 10, 1995) is an

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for the

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of the United Football League (UFL)). He played

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Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Gray was drafted by the

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in the seventh round, 219th overall, of the

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. He was waived on August 31, 2019, and was signed to the

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the next day. On December 30, he was signed by the Steelers to a reserve/future contract. On September 5, 2020, Gray was waived by the Steelers and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 18, 2020. He was waived on December 26, 2020.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On December 28, 2020, Gray was claimed off waivers by the

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. He signed a one-year

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tender with the Jaguars on March 26, 2021. He was waived on August 24, 2021.

Tennessee Titans

On August 25, 2021, Gray was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on September 7. He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 12. After the Titans were eliminated in the Divisional Round of the 2021 playoffs, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2022. He was waived on June 6, 2022.

Birmingham Stallions

Gray signed with the

of the United States Football League on December 21, 2022.

References

External links

Maryland Terrapins football bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gray, Derwin 1995 births Living people Players of American football from Washington, D.C. American football offensive linemen Maryland Terrapins football players Pittsburgh Steelers players Jacksonville Jaguars players Tennessee Titans players Birmingham Stallions (2022) players