Kemoko Turay

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Kemoko Turay
Personal information
Born: (1995-07-11) July 11, 1995 (age 28)
Montclair, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:Barringer
(Newark, New Jersey)
College:Rutgers
Position:Linebacker
NFL draft:2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries:
1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Kemoko Turay (born July 11, 1995) is an

2018 NFL Draft
.

Early years

Turay was born in Montclair, New Jersey.[1] His father is from Guinea, while his mother is from the Ivory Coast.[2]

College career

Turay attended and played

All-American team.[6] After his senior season, Turay was invited to the 2018 Senior Bowl.[7]

Professional career

Pre-draft

After his senior season, Turay was invited to the 2018

NFL combine.[8]

Pre-draft measurables
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
Pro Day[9][10]

Indianapolis Colts

Turay was drafted by 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.

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

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

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

  1. ^ "Kemoko Turay, Indianapolis Colts, DE - News, Stats, Bio". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  2. ^ Chappell, Mike. "Colts' Kemoko Turay becomes first member of his family to earn college degree". fox59.com. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  3. ^ "Rutgers' Kemoko Turay is turning heads". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  4. ^ "Rescigno, Turay, Austin among spring standouts for Chris Ash". The Daily Targum. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  5. ^ "Player Blurb: Kemoko Turay, OLB, Rutgers". CBS sports. April 2, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  6. ^ Dunleavy, Ryan (April 6, 2015). "Kemoko Turay, an All-American, eyes bigger role with Rutgers football". app. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  7. ^ "26 players added to Reese's Senior Bowl roster". Fox10. December 5, 2017. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Kemoko Turay Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  10. ^ "2018 Draft Scout Kemoko Turay, Rutgers NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  11. ^ "Indianapolis Colts Select Kemoko Turay with Pick 52 in NFL Draft". StampedeBlue.com. April 27, 2018. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  12. ^ "Kemoko Turay gets first NFL sack". 24/7 Sports. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  13. ^ Walker, Andrew (October 7, 2019). "Kemoko Turay Out For Season With Ankle Injury". Colts.com.
  14. ^ "Colts Sign Defensive Tackle Carl Davis; Place Kemoko Turay On Injured Reserve". Colts.com. October 14, 2019.
  15. ^ "Colts Place Three On PUP List To Start Training Camp; Release TE Matt Lengel". Colts.com. July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  16. ^ Walker, Andrew (September 5, 2020). "Colts Announce Final 2020 Roster Cuts". Colts.com.
  17. ^ "Colts Activate Kemoko Turay From PUP List; Waive Sheldon Day". Colts.com. November 17, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  18. ^ Maiocco, Matt. "49ers agree to one-year deal with DL Turay, per agency". Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  19. ^ "49ers Announce 2022 Initial 53-Man Roster Ahead of NFL Deadline". 49ers.com. August 30, 2022.
  20. ^ "49ers Move Two to IR; Waive RB; Announce Practice Squad and Other Moves". 49ers.com. August 31, 2022.
  21. ^ "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.
  22. ^ "49ers Promote DL McGill to the Active Roster; Waive a Defensive Lineman". 49ers.com. November 26, 2022. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  23. ^ "Falcons sign Justin Ellis, Kemoko Turay". AtlantaFalcons.com. July 29, 2022.
  24. ^ "Falcons announce initial 53-man roster for 2023". AtlantaFalcons.com. August 29, 2023.
  25. ^ Bair, Scott (August 30, 2023). "Falcons announce additions to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  26. ^ Bouda, Nate (September 18, 2023). "NFL Transactions: Monday 9/18". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved September 18, 2023.

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