Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Jamil Demby was born on June 20, 1996, in Vineland, New Jersey. He is an Offensive guard in the NFL.

A native of Vineland, New Jersey, Demby attended Vineland High School.

Demby played college football for the University of Maine, appearing in 42 games with the team. As a senior he led the offensive line to allowing the fewest sacks in the Colonial Athletic Association with 19. He was named to the first-team all-CAA, the all-New England Football team, the FCS All-America first team and the STATS FCS All-America second team. Demby graduated with a degree in kinesiology in May 2018.

Demby was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round, 192nd overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft, through a pick acquired from the Dallas Cowboys in a trade for Tavon Austin. He was waived by the Rams on September 8, 2018. On September 11, 2018, Demby was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions. He was waived on September 18, 2018 and was re-signed to the practice squad.

On December 12, 2018, the Rams signed Demby off the Lions' practice squad. He was waived on September 4, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on December 26 for the team's week 16 game against the Seattle Seahawks, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. On January 18, 2021, Demby signed a reserve/futures contract with the Rams.