Kemoko Turay
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Born: | Montclair, New Jersey, U.S. | July 11, 1995||||||||||
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 professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft.
Early life
[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 | |||||
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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]
Carolina Panthers
[edit]On July 26, 2024, Turay signed with the Carolina Panthers.[27] However, after suffering an injury he was placed on injured reserve on August 5.[28] Turay was then released off injured reserve on August 14.[29]
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.
- ^ Bennett, Brian (October 16, 2014). "Rutgers' Kemoko Turay is turning heads". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on April 12, 2018. 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.
- ^ Waack, Terrin (August 29, 2023). "Falcons announce initial 53-man roster for 2023". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Rizzutti, Anthony. "Panthers' updated roster following Friday's free-agent additions". Panthers Wire. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ "Panthers add a fourth quarterback on Monday". Panthers.com. August 5, 2024.
- ^ Hill, Kassidy. "Panthers make a change in the defensive backs room on Wednesday". Panthers.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.