Darrion Anthony Weems (born September 4, 1988) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) turned Investor and TV producer. Weems played for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos. He played college football at the University of Oregon.
 Weems in the 2016 NFL season. | |||||
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||
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| Born: | September 4, 1988 Winnetka, California, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 310 lb (141 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | William Howard Taft (Woodland Hills, California) | ||||
| College: | Oregon | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||
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Early life
editWeems 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
editMinnesota Vikings
editOn April 29, 2012, he signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent.[2]
New England Patriots
editOn July 27, 2012, he signed with the New England Patriots as a free agent.[3][4]
Indianapolis Colts
editOn September 3, 2012, he was signed by the Indianapolis Colts to join their practice squad.[5]
Denver Broncos (first stint)
editOn October 2, 2012, he was signed by the Denver Broncos.[6]
Dallas Cowboys
editOn 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)
editOn 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
edit- ^ "Life after Hurricane Katrina has continued to be blessing for Dallas Cowboys lineman Darrion Weems". Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ^ "With draft over, Vikings add 15 undrafted free agents". startribune.com. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ "Patriots sign rookie OT Weems". espn.com. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- ^ "Patriots Release 22 Players and Place Rookie Jeff Demps on IR". patriots.com. Archived from the original on April 26, 2017. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ "COLTS SIGN T-DARRION WEEMS TO PRACTICE SQUAD". colts.com. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
- ^ "Broncos add LB Mike Mohamed, WR Bert Reed, OT Darrion Weems to practice squad". denverpost.com. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ "Phil Costa placed on injured reserve". espn.com. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ "Orlando Scandrick back at Valley Ranch". Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ^ Eatman, Nick (September 17, 2015). "Practice Report: Romo Returns, Collins Getting Work; Weems Back; RB Cut". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved September 30, 2017.