Alexander Armah Jr. (born May 17, 1994) is an American professional football fullback. He played

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for the West Georgia Wolves and was selected by the

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in sixth round of the 2017 NFL draft. Armah has also been a member of the

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and

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Early life

Armah attended and played

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at Dacula High School in

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. Armah attended and played

at the

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Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Armah was selected by the

in the sixth round, 192nd overall, in the 2017 NFL draft. He was waived by the Panthers on September 3, 2017, and was signed to the

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the next day. He played in nine games his rookie season, and did not record any statistics. For the 2018 season, he survived training camp roster cuts and was named to the active roster. He made his 2018 debut in the season opener against the

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. In the 16–8 victory, he scored his first career touchdown on a one-yard rush on his lone carry. On November 4, 2018, Armah scored his second career touchdown against the

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. He appeared in all 16 games for 2018 season, mainly used as a blocking fullback and a special teamer. In the 2019 season, he appeared in all 16 games and recorded six carries for 11 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.

New Orleans Saints

On March 19, 2021, Armah signed a one-year contract with the

. He was released on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 17, 2021. He was released on November 30.

Washington Football Team / Commanders

Armah signed with the practice squad of the

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on December 2, 2021. On the Week 15 game against the

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, he was elevated to the active roster as a COVID-19 replacement player. He signed a reserve/future contract with Washington on January 11, 2022. Armah was placed on

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on August 16, 2022, and released with an injury settlement a week later. On October 19, 2022, Armah signed with Washington's practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023. On August 29, 2023, Armah was waived by the Commanders and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 28.

Professional statistics

References

External links

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West Georgia Wolves bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Armah, Alex 1994 births Living people Players of American football from Lawrenceville, Georgia American football defensive ends American football fullbacks West Georgia Wolves football players Carolina Panthers players New Orleans Saints players Washington Commanders players Washington Football Team players