Durell Nchami
{{short description|American football linebacker (born 2000)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Durell Nchami
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| currentteam = Indianapolis Colts
| number = 74
| position = Defensive end
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|2|11}}
| birth_place = Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lb = 258
| high_school = Paint Branch {{avoid wrap|(Burtonsville, Maryland)}}
| college = Maryland (2018–2022)
| undraftedyear = 2023
| pastteams =
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)*
| status = Active
| highlights =
| pfr = NchaDu00
}}
Durell Nchami (born February 11, 2000){{cite web |title=Durell Nchami - Denver Broncos Linebacker |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4360638/durell-nchami |website=ESPN |access-date=22 December 2023}} is an American professional football defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins.
Early life and high school
Coming out of Paint Branch High School, Nchami was rated as a three-star recruit, where he decided to commit to play college football for the Maryland Terrapins.{{cite news |last1=Goldwein |first1=Eric |title=Paint Branch linebacker Durell Nchami becomes first commitment to Maryland's 2018 class |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/recruiting-insider/wp/2017/03/16/paint-branch-linebacker-durell-nchami-becomes-first-commitment-to-marylands-2018-class/ |newspaper=Washington Post |date=16 March 2017 |access-date=22 December 2023}}{{cite magazine |title=NFL Draft Profile: Durell Nchami, Linebacker, Maryland |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/durell-nchami |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=29 January 2023 |access-date=22 December 2023}}
College career
In his freshman season, Nchami made 15 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and one blocked kick in ten games. However, Nchami suffered season-ending injuries in 2019 and 2021.{{cite web |last1=Sampson |first1=Joshua |title=After Two Season-Ending Injuries, Maryland LB Durell Nchami Focused On Winning |url=https://pressboxonline.com/2022/10/26/after-two-season-ending-injuries-maryland-lb-durell-nchami-focused-on-winning/ |website=Press Box Online |date=26 October 2022 |access-date=22 December 2023}} Nchami bounced back and had his best career season in 2022; he started 11 games and totaled 20 tackles, six tackles for loss, three sacks, and one forced fumble.{{cite web |last1=DiLalla |first1=Aric |title=Broncos sign LB Durell Nchami to practice squad |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-lb-durell-nchami-to-practice-squad |website=Denver Broncos |date=6 December 2023 |access-date=22 December 2023}} After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Nchami declared for the 2023 NFL draft.{{cite web |last1=Harvey |first1=Paul |title=Durell Nchami, key Maryland LB, sets NFL Draft and Duke's Mayo Bowl plans |url=https://saturdaytradition.com/maryland-football/durell-nchami-key-maryland-lb-sets-nfl-draft-and-dukes-mayo-bowl-plans/ |website=Saturday Tradition |date=19 December 2022 |access-date=22 December 2023}} Nchami finished his career at Maryland notching 49 tackles, nine sacks, four forced fumbles, and one pass deflection in 33 games played.{{cite web |last1=Heath |first1=Jon |title=Broncos add player to practice squad after losing DL to Saints |url=https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/06/denver-broncos-news-durell-nchami-signed-to-practice-squad/ |website=Broncos Wire |date=6 December 2023 |access-date=22 December 2023}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 4
| weight = 258
| note = Values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1023297&DraftYear=2023 |title=2023 NFL Draft Scout Durell Nchami College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=February 4, 2024}}
}}
=Denver Broncos=
Nchami was not selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.{{cite web |title=DURELL NCHAMI LB/EDGE MARYLAND |url=https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Durell-Nchami-LB-Maryland |website=nfldraftbuzz.com |access-date=22 December 2023}}{{cite web |title=Tracking Maryland's undrafted free agents after the 2023 NFL Draft |url=https://www.testudotimes.com/2023/4/29/23704718/tracking-marylands-undrafted-free-agents-after-the-2023-nfl-draft |website=Testudio Times |date=29 April 2023 |access-date=22 December 2023}} On December 6, 2023, the Denver Broncos signed Nchami to their practice squad.{{cite web |last1=Tomasson |first1=Chris |title=Broncos sign LB Durell Nchami to replace DT P.J. Mustipher on practice squad |url=https://denvergazette.com/sports/denver-broncos/broncos-sign-lb-durell-nchami-to-replace-dt-p-j-mustipher-on-practice-squad/article_f9cc3054-9485-11ee-a6e4-6bc0b64fed04.html |website=Denver Gazette |date=6 December 2023 |access-date=22 December 2023}}{{cite magazine |title=Broncos Add Rookie LB Durell Nchami to Practice Squad |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/broncos-sign-linebacker-durell-nchami-practice-squad |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=7 December 2023 |access-date=22 December 2023}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.{{cite web|title=Broncos sign 12 players to future contracts|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-12-players-to-future-contracts|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=January 8, 2024}}
On August 27, 2024, Nchami was designated as waived/injured by the Broncos.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=August 27, 2024 |title=Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-player limit |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-make-series-of-roster-moves-to-reach-53-player-limit-x7891 |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=DenverBroncos.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Heath |first=Jon |date=2024-08-28 |title=Pass rusher reverts to Broncos' IR list after clearing waivers |url=https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2024/08/28/denver-broncos-news-durrell-nchami-reverts-to-injured-reserve/ |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Broncos Wire |language=en-US}}
=Indianapolis Colts=
On November 25, 2024, Nchami was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.{{cite web|title=Colts sign CB Tre Flowers, DE Durell Nchami to practice squad; release T Sebastian Gutierrez, DE Derek Rivers from practice squad|url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-cb-tre-flowers-de-durell-nchami-to-practice-squad-release-t-sebastian-gutierrez-de-derek-rivers-from-practice-squad|website=Colts.com|date=November 25, 2024}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025.{{cite web|title=Colts sign RB Tyler Goodson, LB Segun Olubi to 1-year contract extensions, sign 14 players to reserve/future contracts|url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-rb-tyler-goodson-lb-segun-olubi-to-1-year-contract-extensions-sign-14-players-to-reserve-future-contracts|website=Colts.com|date=January 6, 2025}}
References
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External links
- [https://umterps.com/sports/football/roster/durell-nchami/10349 Maryland Terrapins bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Montgomery County, Maryland
Category:American football linebackers
Category:American football defensive ends
Category:Maryland Terrapins football players