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| Born: | June 27, 1995 Moreno Valley, California, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 325 lb (147 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| High school: | St. John Bosco (Bellflower, California) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College: | USC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | Guard | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Damien Mama (born June 27, 1995) is an American football guard. He played college football at USC. [1] [2] Contents
Early yearsMama attended St. John Bosco High School, where he was a two-way player at offensive tackle and defensive tackle. [3] As a senior, he contributed to the team winning the CIF Pac-5 Division championship and the CIF state championship Open Division bowl game. He also received All-East Region, All-CIF Pac-5 Division, Max Preps All-State Division I first team, Los Angeles Times All-Area Lineman of the Year, USA Today All-USA first team, Parade All-American first team, Prep Star All-American Dream Team and Max Preps All-American honors. College careerMama accepted a football scholarship from USC. As a true freshman, he appeared in 12 games (all but Washington State), starting the first two contests at right guard and two additional games at left guard. As a sophomore, he started 13 out of 14 games (all but UCLA) at left offensive guard. As a junior, he started all games at left offensive guard. [4] He declared for the NFL Draft before the start of his senior season. [5] Professional career
Kansas City ChiefsMama was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Kansas City Chiefs after the 2017 NFL draft on May 6. [7] He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad the next day. [8] [9] New York GiantsOn December 12, 2017, Mama was signed by the New York Giants off the Chiefs' practice squad. [10] He was waived by the Giants on May 7, 2018. [11] Dallas CowboysOn May 21, 2018, Mama signed with the Dallas Cowboys. [12] He was waived on September 1. [13] San Diego FleetOn October 14, 2018, Mama signed with the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) . [14] He was a starter until the league folded in April 2019. [15] Los Angeles WildcatsMama was drafted in the 5th round in phase two in the 2020 XFL Draft by the Los Angeles Wildcats. [16] New York GuardiansOn January 21, 2020, Mama was sent to the New York Guardians in a three-team trade. [17] In March, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the league announced that it would be cancelling the rest of the season. [18] He played in all 5 games at offensive guard. [19] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020. [20] Tampa Bay BanditsMama was selected in the 23rd round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Tampa Bay Bandits. [21] Mama and all other Tampa Bay Bandits players were all transferred to the Memphis Showboats after it was announced that the Bandits were taking a hiatus and that the Showboats were joining the league. [22] San Antonio BrahmasOn February 15, 2023, Mama signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL. [23] He was released on March 8. [23] References
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