Derwin Gray (offensive lineman)
Derwin Devon Gray (born May 10, 1995) is an American football offensive tackle for the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Maryland.
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Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||
Personal information | |||||
Born: | Washington, D.C., U.S. | May 10, 1995||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
Weight: | 320 lb (145 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Friendship Collegiate (Washington, D.C.) | ||||
College: | Maryland (2014–2018) | ||||
NFL Draft: | 2019 / Round: 7 / Pick: 219 | ||||
Career history | |||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
Roster status: | Active | ||||
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Professional career
Pittsburgh Steelers
Gray was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round, 219th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.[1] He was waived on August 31, 2019, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[2][3] On December 30, he was signed by the Steelers to a reserve/future contract.[4]
On September 5, 2020, Gray was waived by the Steelers and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[5][6] He was promoted to the active roster on September 18, 2020.[7] He was waived on December 26, 2020.[8]
Jacksonville Jaguars
On December 28, 2020, Gray was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[9] He signed a one-year exclusive-rights free agent tender with the Jaguars on March 26, 2021.[10] He was waived on August 24, 2021.[11]
Tennessee Titans
On August 25, 2021, Gray was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans.[12] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad.[13][14] He was released on September 7.[15] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 12.[16] After the Titans were eliminated in the Divisional Round of the 2021 playoffs, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2022.[17] He was waived on June 6, 2022.
Birmingham Stallions
Gray signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL on December 21, 2022.[18]
References
- Varley, Teresa (April 27, 2019). "Steelers select Gray in seventh round". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on April 20, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- Varley, Teresa (August 31, 2019). "Steelers make roster cuts". Steelers.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- "Steelers announce 2019 practice squad". Steelers.com. September 1, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- "Steelers sign 11 to reserve/future contracts". Steelers.com. December 30, 2019.
- Varley, Teresa (September 6, 2020). "Steelers make moves to get to 53-man roster". Steelers.com.
- Varley, Teresa (September 6, 2020). "Steelers add 14 to practice squad". Steelers.com.
- Varley, Teresa (September 18, 2020). "Steelers make moves ahead of Sunday's game". Steelers.com.
- Varley, Teresa (December 26, 2020). "Steelers continue to make roster moves". Steelers.com. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- Popejoy, Curt (December 28, 2020). "Jacksonville Jaguars claim former Steelers guard Derwin Gray". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
- Bouda, Nate (March 26, 2021). "Jaguars Re-Sign ERFA OT Derwin Gray". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- "Official: Jaguars reduce roster to 80, place Etienne on injured reserve". Jaguars.com. August 24, 2021. Archived from the original on August 26, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- Wyatt, Jim (August 25, 2021). "Titans Claim OL Derwin Gray Off Waivers, Place OLB Harold Landry on Reserve/COVID-19 List". TennesseeTitans.com.
- Wyatt, Jim (August 31, 2021). "Titans Trim Roster to 53 By Parting Ways With 17 Players". TennesseeTitans.com.
- Wyatt, Jim (September 1, 2021). "Titans Add 13 Players to Team's 16-Player Practice Squad". TennesseeTitans.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- Wyatt, Jim (September 7, 2021). "Titans Make Several Roster Moves On Roster, and Practice Squad". TennesseeTitans.com.
- Wyatt, Jim (October 12, 2021). "Titans Place OL Ty Sambrailo on Reserve/Retired List, P Brett Kern on Reserve/COVID-19 List". TennesseeTitans.com. Archived from the original on October 13, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- Wyatt, Jim (January 24, 2022). "Titans Sign 11 Players to Reserve/Futures Contracts". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
- @USFLStallions (December 21, 2022). "Free Agent Signing" (Tweet). Retrieved December 22, 2022 – via Twitter.