Darrion Weems

Darrion Anthony Weems (born September 4, 1988) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League turned Investor and TV producer. Darrion played for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos. He played college football at the University of Oregon.

Darrion Weems
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Weems in the 2016 NFL season.
No. 75, 77
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1988-09-04) September 4, 1988
Winnetka, California
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:William Howard Taft
(Woodland Hills, California)
College:Oregon
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games Played:7
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Weems attended McMain High School, but was forced to move before his junior year due to Hurricane Katrina.[1] He transferred to Taft High School, where he was named All-American.

He accepted a scholarship from the University of Oregon. As a junior, he started 7 games at both tackle positions. He became a regular starter at left tackle as a senior and was part of an offense that ranked third in the nation in scoring, sixth in total offense and fifth in rushing.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

On April 29, 2012, he signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent..[2]

New England Patriots

On July 27, 2012, he signed with the New England Patriots as a free agent.[3][4]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 3, 2012, he was signed by the Indianapolis Colts to join their practice squad.[5]

Denver Broncos (first stint)

On October 2, 2012, he was signed by the Denver Broncos.[6]

Dallas Cowboys

On December 5, 2012, he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys from the Denver Broncos' practice squad and was declared inactive in the last 4 games.[7] The next year, he was declared inactive for all of the regular season games. In 2014, he missed most of the preseason with a shoulder injury and was placed on the injured reserve list on September 17.[8]

In 2015, the team lost Jermey Parnell in free agency and Weems entered training camp as the favorite to earn the swing tackle job..[9]

Denver Broncos (second stint)

On January 13, 2016, he was signed by the Denver Broncos to a future contract. He appeared in 6 games at right guard. He decided to retire soon after due to a concussion.

References
  1. "Life after Hurricane Katrina has continued to be blessing for Dallas Cowboys lineman Darrion Weems". Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  2. "With draft over, Vikings add 15 undrafted free agents". startribune.com. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  3. "Patriots sign rookie OT Weems". espn.com. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
  4. "Patriots Release 22 Players and Place Rookie Jeff Demps on IR". patriots.com. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  5. "COLTS SIGN T-DARRION WEEMS TO PRACTICE SQUAD". colts.com. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  6. "Broncos add LB Mike Mohamed, WR Bert Reed, OT Darrion Weems to practice squad". denverpost.com. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  7. "Phil Costa placed on injured reserve". espn.com. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
  8. "Orlando Scandrick back at Valley Ranch". Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  9. Eatman, Nick (September 17, 2015). "Practice Report: Romo Returns, Collins Getting Work; Weems Back; RB Cut". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
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