Amarius Mims

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Amarius Mims
No. 71 – Cincinnati Bengals
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2002-10-14) October 14, 2002 (age 21)
Cochran, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight:340 lb (154 kg)
Career information
High school: Bleckley County (Cochran)
College: Georgia (2021–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / Round: 1 / Pick: 18
Career history
Roster status:Unsigned draft pick
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Player stats at NFL.com

Amarius Tyron Mims (born October 14, 2002) is an American football offensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, where he won consecutive national championships in 2021 and 2022. He was selected by the Bengals with the 18th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life and high school

Mims was born on October 14, 2002, in Cochran, Georgia. [1] He played football at Bleckley County High School and was rated a five-star recruit before committed to play college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. [2] [3] [4]

College career

Mims played in seven games as a freshman with the Bulldogs. [5] After the season, He entered the NCAA transfer portal, but ultimately decided to return to Georgia for his sophomore season. [6] Mims played in the first 12 games of his sophomore season as a reserve. [7] Following an injury to starting right tackle Warren McClendon, he started in the 2022 Peach Bowl and the national championship. [8] [9] Mims declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the 2023 season. [10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 7+3⁄4 in
(2.03 m)		340 lb
(154 kg)		36+1⁄8 in
(0.92 m)		11+1⁄4 in
(0.29 m)		5.07 s1.78 s2.95 s25.5 in
(0.65 m)		9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		22 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [11] [12] [13]

Mims was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 18th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

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References

  1. ↑ "Amarius Mims Offensive Tackle Georgia". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  2. ↑ Sallee, Barrett (April 18, 2022). "Georgia OL Amarius Mims chooses to remain with Bulldogs after testing waters in transfer portal". CBS Sports . Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  3. ↑ "UGA football lands another five-star offensive line recruit in Amarius Mims". Athens Banner-Herald . October 14, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  4. ↑ Goldberg, Rod (October 14, 2020). "5-Star OT Prospect Amarius Mims Commits to Georgia over Alabama, Tennessee". Bleacher Report . Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  5. ↑ May, Jed (April 6, 2023). "Amarius Mims steps fully into the spotlight". Rivals.com . Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  6. ↑ "OT Amarius Mims opts to stick with Georgia Bulldogs". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . April 18, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  7. ↑ Graves, Tyler (April 9, 2023). "Amarius Mims' "Time Has Come"". SI.com . Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Ladd McConkey returns for Georgia in Peach Bowl; Amarius Mims gets first start". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . December 31, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  9. ↑ Adams, Kipp (July 21, 2023). "Georgia football: Amarius Mims named No. 6 OT prospect for 2024 NFL Draft". 247Sports.com . Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  10. ↑ Backus, Will. "2024 NFL Draft: Georgia offensive tackle Amarius Mims declares as expected first-round pick". CBS Sports. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Amarius Mims Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  12. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Amarius Mims College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Highlights, results from Georgia football's pro day". UGAWire.USAToday.com. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
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