Jamil Demby (born June 20, 1996) is an

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for the

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of the

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. He played

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Early years

A native of

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, Demby attended

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. 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

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, appearing in 42 games with the team. As a senior he led the offensive line to allowing the fewest sacks in the

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with 19. He was named to the first-team all-CAA, the all-New England Football team, the FCS All-America first-team and the STATS FCS All-America second-team. Demby graduated with a degree in kinesiology in May 2018.

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Demby was drafted by the

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in the sixth round, 192nd overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft, through a pick acquired from the

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in a trade for

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. He was waived by the Rams on September 8, 2018.

Detroit Lions

On September 11, 2018, Demby was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was waived on September 18, 2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad.

Los Angeles Rams (second stint)

On December 12, 2018, the Rams signed Demby off the Lions' practice squad. He was waived on September 4, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on December 26 for the team's week 16 game against the

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, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. On January 18, 2021, Demby signed a reserve/futures contract with the Rams. 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

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23-20.

Personal life

Demby is left handed.

References

External links

Maine Black Bears bio
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