Damien Mama

Damien Mama
Personal information
Born: (1995-06-27) June 27, 1995 (age 29)
Moreno Valley, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:325 lb (147 kg)
Career information
High school:St. John Bosco
(Bellflower, California)
College:USC
Position:Guard
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Damien Mama (born June 27, 1995) is an American football guard. He played college football at USC.[1][2]

Early years

Mama 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 career

Mama 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

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m) 		334 lb
(151 kg) 		35 in
(0.89 m) 		11 in
(0.28 m)		 5.84 s 5.38 s 8.51 s 24.5 in
(0.62 m)		 8 ft 0 in
(2.44 m)
All values from NFL Combine[6]

Kansas City Chiefs

Mama 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 Giants

On 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 Cowboys

On May 21, 2018, Mama signed with the Dallas Cowboys.[12] He was waived on September 1.[13]

San Diego Fleet

On 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 Wildcats

Mama was drafted in the 5th round in phase two in the 2020 XFL Draft by the Los Angeles Wildcats.[16]

New York Guardians

On 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 Bandits

Mama 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 Brahmas

On February 15, 2023, Mama signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.[23] He was released on March 8.[23]

References

  1. ^ "Damien Mama Declares for the 2017 NFL Draft, Leaving USC Early | FOX Sports". FOX Sports. January 6, 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  2. ^ "USC guard Damien Mama leaving early for NFL draft". Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  3. ^ "Damien Mama – Football Recruiting – Player Profiles – ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  4. ^ "Eagles scout USC OG Damien Mama at Senior Bowl".
  5. ^ "Damien Mama declares for the NFL draft". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  6. ^ "Damien Mama Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  7. ^ Kissel, BJ (May 6, 2017). "Meet the Kansas City Chiefs' 12 Undrafted Free Agents in 2017". Chiefs.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2018.
  8. ^ "Chiefs Roster Down to NFL Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on June 3, 2018.
  9. ^ "Chiefs Sign Eight to Practice Squad". Chiefs.com. September 3, 2017. Archived from the original on June 3, 2018.
  10. ^ Eisen, Michael (December 12, 2017). "Giants sign OL Damien Mama, WR Hunter Sharp among roster moves". Giants.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018.
  11. ^ Eisen, Michael (May 7, 2018). "Giants waive five players ahead of rookie minicamp". Giants.com. Archived from the original on May 8, 2018.
  12. ^ "Cowboys release offensive lineman, sign another in his place". 247sports.com. May 21, 2018.
  13. ^ Helman, David (September 1, 2018). "Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53". DallasCowboys.com.
  14. ^ Sklar, Debbie (October 14, 2018). "San Diego Fleet Signs Former San Diego State Standout Defensive End". Times of San Diego. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  15. ^ Rothstein, Michael; Wickersham, Seth (June 13, 2019). "Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  16. ^ "OFFENSIVE LINEMEN DRAFT TRACKER". XFL.com. October 15, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  17. ^ "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
  18. ^ "XFL files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after suspending operations". ESPN. April 13, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  19. ^ "XFL Damien Mama stats". XFL.com. Archived from the original on April 12, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  20. ^ Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  21. ^ Camenker, Jacob (February 23, 2022). "USFL Draft tracker: Complete results, rosters for new football league". Sporting News.
  22. ^ Knight, Joey. "Tampa Bay Bandits won't play in United States Football League in 2023". tampabay.com. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  23. ^ a b "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2023.