J. J. Dielman
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| Position: | Guard |
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| Born: | December 16, 1993 Ahwatukee, Arizona, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 309 lb (140 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Desert Vista (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| College: | Utah |
| NFL draft: | 2017 / Round: 5 / Pick: 176 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Jeffrey Joseph Dielman (born December 16, 1993) is a former American football guard. He played college football at Utah, and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
Early years[edit]
Dielman played for Desert Vista High School in Arizona, and was named First-team all-state, as well as all-section III South and all-city. Desert Vista High was the 2011 Arizona D1 state champion. He was a team captain for his high school football team.
College career[edit]
Deilman played college football for the Utah Utes, where he was a three-year starter on the offensive line, starting in 31 consecutive games. He played right tackle his first three seasons (26 games) before moving to the center position as a senior (5 games). He started 13 games as a junior at right tackle, earning second-team All-Pac-12 Conference honors. Deilman started all 13 games as a sophomore at right tackle.[1]
Professional career[edit]
Cincinnati Bengals (first stint)[edit]
Dielman was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round, 176th overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft.[2] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[3]
Los Angeles Rams (first stint)[edit]
On September 3, 2017, Dielman was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams.[4] He was waived on September 12, 2017.[5]
Cincinnati Bengals (second stint)[edit]
On September 14, 2017, Dielman was re-signed to the Bengals practice squad.[6]
Denver Broncos[edit]
On December 16, 2017, Dielman was signed by the Denver Broncos off the Bengals' practice squad, following several injuries to the Broncos' offensive line.[7]
On September 1, 2018, Dielman was waived/injured by the Broncos and was placed on injured reserve.[8] He was released on September 11, 2018.
Seattle Seahawks[edit]
On October 23, 2018, Dielman was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad, but was released a week later.[9]
Los Angeles Rams (second stint)[edit]
On November 7, 2018, Dielman was signed to the Rams practice squad.[10]
New England Patriots[edit]
On July 26, 2019, Dielman signed with the New England Patriots.[11] However three days later, Dielman announced his retirement from the NFL.[12]
Personal life[edit]
Dielman is cousins with former guard Kris Dielman.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ http://files.denverbroncos.com/resources/custom/Images/email_blast/2018_Denver_Broncos_Media_Guide_a.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ Marcum, Jason (April 29, 2017). "2017 NFL Draft results: Cincinnati Bengals pick Utah OL J.J. Dielman in Round 5". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ^ Toback, Rebecca (September 2, 2017). "NFL roster cuts 2017: Cincinnati Bengals 53-man roster". CincyJungle.com.
- ^ Simmons, Myles (September 3, 2017). "Rams Assigned Three Players via Waivers". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017.
- ^ Lago, Kristen (September 12, 2017). "Rams Sign OT Cornelius Lucas, Waive Dielman and Jefferson". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2018.
- ^ Marcum, Jason (September 14, 2017). "Bengals roster 2017: J.J. Dielman signed to practice squad". CincyJungle.com.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (December 16, 2017). "Broncos sign guard J.J. Dielman off Bengals practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2018). "Broncos trim roster to 53 players". DenverBroncos.com.
- ^ "Seahawks add Justin Currie, J.J. Dielman to practice squad". Seahawks Wire. USA Today. October 23, 2018.
- ^ "Rams bring back Trevon Young, J.J. Dielman on practice squad". The Rams. USA Today. November 7, 2018.
- ^ "Patriots sign offensive lineman J.J. Dielman". Patriots.com. July 26, 2019.
- ^ Alper, Josh (July 29, 2019). "OL J.J. Dielman tells Patriots he's retiring". ProFootballTalk.com. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
- ^ Cincinnati Bengals bio
External links[edit]
- 1993 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Phoenix, Arizona
- American football offensive tackles
- American football centers
- Utah Utes football players
- Cincinnati Bengals players
- Los Angeles Rams players
- Denver Broncos players
- Seattle Seahawks players
- New England Patriots players
- Utah Utes football coaches
- Desert Vista High School alumni