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===San Francisco 49ers=== |
===San Francisco 49ers=== |
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On April 14, 2022, Turay signed a one-year contract with the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Maiocco |first1=Matt |title=49ers agree to one-year deal with DL Turay, per agency |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/kemoko-turay-49ers-agree-one-year-contract-nfl-free-agency |access-date= |
On April 14, 2022, Turay signed a one-year contract with the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Maiocco |first1=Matt |title=49ers agree to one-year deal with DL Turay, per agency |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/kemoko-turay-49ers-agree-one-year-contract-nfl-free-agency |access-date=April 14, 2022}}</ref> He was released on August 30, 2022, and signed to the [[practice squad]] the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Announce 2022 Initial 53-Man Roster Ahead of NFL Deadline|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/2022-53-man-roster-nfl-deadline-sudfeld-hasty-poe-johnson-spence|website=49ers.com|date=August 30, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Move Two to IR; Waive RB; Announce Practice Squad and Other Moves|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/ir-ward-robinson-sermon-waive-rb-announce-practice-squad|website=49ers.com|date=August 31, 2022}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on September 14, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jordan Willis Placed on Injured Reserve and Other Roster Moves|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/jordan-willis-placed-on-injured-reserved-and-other-roster-moves|website=49ers.com|date=September 14, 2022|access-date=September 15, 2022|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914212216/https://www.49ers.com/news/jordan-willis-placed-on-injured-reserved-and-other-roster-moves|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was released on November 26 and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 26, 2022 |title=49ers Promote DL McGill to the Active Roster; Waive a Defensive Lineman |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-promote-dl-mcgill-to-the-active-roster-waive-a-defensive-lineman |access-date=May 17, 2023 |website=49ers.com}}</ref> |
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===Atlanta Falcons=== |
===Atlanta Falcons=== |
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On July 28, 2023, Turay signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons sign Justin Ellis, Kemoko Turay |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-justin-ellis-kemoko-turay |website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=July 29, 2022}}</ref> He was released on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons announce initial 53-man roster for 2023|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/initial-53-man-roster-transactions-announced-for-2023|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=August 29, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons announce additions to practice squad|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-announce-additions-to-practice-squad|author=Bair, Scott|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=August 30, 2023}}</ref> He was released on September 18, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date= |
On July 28, 2023, Turay signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons sign Justin Ellis, Kemoko Turay |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-justin-ellis-kemoko-turay |website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=July 29, 2022}}</ref> He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons announce initial 53-man roster for 2023|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/initial-53-man-roster-transactions-announced-for-2023|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=August 29, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons announce additions to practice squad|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-announce-additions-to-practice-squad|author=Bair, Scott|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=August 30, 2023}}</ref> He was released on September 18, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=September 18, 2023 |title=NFL Transactions: Monday 9/18 |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-transactions-monday-9-18/ |access-date=September 18, 2023 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Born: | July 11, 1995 Montclair, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 248 lb (112 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Barringer (Newark, New Jersey) | ||||||||
| College: | Rutgers | ||||||||
| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52 | ||||||||
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Kemoko Turay (born July 11, 1995) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Rutgers and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Early years[edit]
Turay was born in Montclair, New Jersey.[1] His father is from Guinea, while his mother is from the Ivory Coast.[2]
College career[edit]
Turay attended and played college football at Rutgers under head coaches Kyle Flood and Chris Ash.[3][4] Turay had an impressive redshirted freshman season, with 24 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks despite not starting any games.[5] After this season, he was named to the Freshman All-American team.[6] After his senior season, Turay was invited to the 2018 Senior Bowl.[7]
Professional career[edit]
Pre-draft[edit]
After his senior season, Turay was invited to the 2018 NFL combine.[8]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Bench press | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 4+5⁄8 in (1.95 m) |
253 lb (115 kg) |
33+3⁄8 in (0.85 m) |
9+5⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.65 s | 1.62 s | 2.72 s | 18 reps | |||||
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[9][10] | ||||||||||||
Indianapolis Colts[edit]
Turay was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round, 52nd overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.[11] In Week 3, against the Philadelphia Eagles, he recorded 1.5 sacks for the first ones of his professional career.[12]
In Week 5 of the 2019 season, Turay suffered a broken ankle and was ruled out the rest of the season.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on October 14, 2019.[14]
Turay was placed on the active/physically unable to perform (PUP) list at the start of training camp on July 28, 2020, and was placed on reserve/PUP to start the season.[15][16] He was activated on November 17, 2020.[17]
San Francisco 49ers[edit]
On April 14, 2022, Turay signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.[18] He was released on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[19][20] He was promoted to the active roster on September 14, 2022.[21] He was released on November 26 and re-signed to the practice squad.[22]
Atlanta Falcons[edit]
On July 28, 2023, Turay signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[23] He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[24][25] He was released on September 18, 2023.[26]
References[edit]
- ^ "Kemoko Turay, Indianapolis Colts, DE - News, Stats, Bio". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
- ^ Chappell, Mike. "Colts' Kemoko Turay becomes first member of his family to earn college degree". fox59.com. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
- ^ "Rutgers' Kemoko Turay is turning heads". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- ^ "Rescigno, Turay, Austin among spring standouts for Chris Ash". The Daily Targum. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- ^ "Player Blurb: Kemoko Turay, OLB, Rutgers". CBS sports. April 2, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ Dunleavy, Ryan (April 6, 2015). "Kemoko Turay, an All-American, eyes bigger role with Rutgers football". app. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ "26 players added to Reese's Senior Bowl roster". Fox10. December 5, 2017. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ Dunleavey, Ryan (December 26, 2017). "NFL Combine: Kemoko Turay of Rutgers invited Why his final game might have sealed deal". nj.com. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ "Kemoko Turay Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ "2018 Draft Scout Kemoko Turay, Rutgers NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
- ^ "Indianapolis Colts Select Kemoko Turay with Pick 52 in NFL Draft". StampedeBlue.com. April 27, 2018. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
- ^ "Kemoko Turay gets first NFL sack". 24/7 Sports. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- ^ Walker, Andrew (October 7, 2019). "Kemoko Turay Out For Season With Ankle Injury". Colts.com.
- ^ "Colts Sign Defensive Tackle Carl Davis; Place Kemoko Turay On Injured Reserve". Colts.com. October 14, 2019.
- ^ "Colts Place Three On PUP List To Start Training Camp; Release TE Matt Lengel". Colts.com. July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ^ Walker, Andrew (September 5, 2020). "Colts Announce Final 2020 Roster Cuts". Colts.com.
- ^ "Colts Activate Kemoko Turay From PUP List; Waive Sheldon Day". Colts.com. November 17, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
- ^ Maiocco, Matt. "49ers agree to one-year deal with DL Turay, per agency". Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ "49ers Announce 2022 Initial 53-Man Roster Ahead of NFL Deadline". 49ers.com. August 30, 2022.
- ^ "49ers Move Two to IR; Waive RB; Announce Practice Squad and Other Moves". 49ers.com. August 31, 2022.
- ^ "Jordan Willis Placed on Injured Reserve and Other Roster Moves". 49ers.com. September 14, 2022. Archived from the original on September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
- ^ "49ers Promote DL McGill to the Active Roster; Waive a Defensive Lineman". 49ers.com. November 26, 2022. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ "Falcons sign Justin Ellis, Kemoko Turay". AtlantaFalcons.com. July 29, 2022.
- ^ "Falcons announce initial 53-man roster for 2023". AtlantaFalcons.com. August 29, 2023.
- ^ Bair, Scott (August 30, 2023). "Falcons announce additions to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com.
- ^ Bouda, Nate (September 18, 2023). "NFL Transactions: Monday 9/18". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved September 18, 2023.