Tim DeMorat
DeMorat in 2022 | |
Personal information | |
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Born: | (1999-10-18) October 18, 1999 (age 24) Merritt Island, Florida, U.S. |
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Viera (Viera, Florida) |
College: | Fordham (2018–2022) |
Position: | Quarterback |
Undrafted: | 2023 |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Player stats at PFR | |
Tim DeMorat (born October 18, 1999) is an American professional football quarterback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Fordham Rams, where he was a three-time Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year and named a FCS All-American in 2022. DeMorat is first in Fordham and Patriot League history in passing yards (13,454), passing touchdowns (123), and completions (1,032). DeMorat was briefly a member of the Washington Commanders in 2023.
Early life
DeMorat was born on October 18, 1999, in Merritt Island, Florida.[1] He attended Merritt Island High School for two years before transferring to Viera High School in Viera, Florida.[2] He passed for over 2,400 yards with 23 touchdown passes and eight interceptions as a junior.[3] Receiving only four FCS offers, DeMorat committed to play college football for the Rams at Fordham University in New York City.[4]
College career
DeMorat started eight games as a freshman at Fordham, completing 56.1% of his passes for 1,633 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a sophomore, he passed for 2,674 passing yards and 20 touchdowns and was named first team All-Patriot League.[5] DeMorat's junior season was postponed from late 2020 to early 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was named the Patriot League's Offensive Player of the Year after completing 92 of 129 pass attempts for 1,049 yards and five touchdowns.[6] His 71% completion percentage led FCS.[7]
DeMorat completed 234 passes for 3,214 yards and 31 touchdowns and repeated as the Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year as a senior.[8] He used the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and returned for a fifth season in 2022.[9] That season, DeMorat was the runner-up for the Walter Payton Award after completing 326 passes for 4,891 yards and 56 touchdowns.[10][11] Following the end of the season, he was invited to play in the 2023 Hula Bowl and East–West Shrine Bowl.[12][13] DeMorat majored in communication and media studies at Fordham and finished first in school and Patriot League history in passing yards (13,454), passing touchdowns (123), and completions (1,032).[2][14][15]
College statistics
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Season | Games | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||||
Comp | Att | Pct | Yards | Avg | TD | Int | Rate | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | ||||
2018 | 10 | 148 | 264 | 56.1 | 1,633 | 6.2 | 11 | 6 | 117.2 | 92 | -143 | -1.6 | 2 | ||
2019 | 12 | 232 | 393 | 59.0 | 2,674 | 6.8 | 20 | 11 | 127.4 | 86 | -158 | -1.8 | 4 | ||
2020 | 3 | 93 | 129 | 72.1 | 1,049 | 8.1 | 5 | 3 | 148.5 | 26 | 32 | 1.2 | 2 | ||
2021 | 11 | 234 | 399 | 58.6 | 3,214 | 8.1 | 31 | 9 | 147.4 | 39 | 92 | 2.4 | 4 | ||
2022 | 12 | 326 | 499 | 65.3 | 4,891 | 9.8 | 56 | 10 | 180.7 | 56 | 48 | 0.9 | 5 | ||
Career | 48 | 1,033 | 1,685 | 61.3 | 13,461 | 8.0 | 123 | 39 | 147.9 | 299 | -129 | -0.4 | 17 |
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
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6 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.92 m) | 219 lb (99 kg) | 31+1⁄2 in (0.80 m) | 9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) | 4.86 s | 1.69 s | 2.77 s | 4.40 s | 7.25 s | 33.5 in (0.85 m) | 9 ft 10 in (3.00 m) | ||
All values from Fordham's Pro Day[16] |
DeMorat signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2023.[17] DeMorat was released by the Commanders on July 25.[18]
References
- ^ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 17. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ a b McCallum, Brian. "Viera High football's Tim DeMorat signed by Washington as undrafted free agent". Florida Today. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Kotala, Carl (July 20, 2017). "DeMorat more comfortable, confident in Viera's offense". VieraVoice.com. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ "Brevard football seniors sign Wednesday". Florida Today. December 20, 2017. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ Herder, Sam (January 8, 2021). "FCS Spring 2021: The Best Returning QB In Each Conference". HEROSports.com. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ "Scouting Fordham: Breaking down the Rams". Lincoln Journal Star. September 3, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ Backus, Will (September 4, 2021). "Fordham throws historically significant touchdown pass against Nebraska". 247Sports.com. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Tim DeMorat, Quarterback, Fordham Rams". SI.com. January 15, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ "Fordham Rams football led by Patriot League QB star". News 12 Bronx. August 16, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ Russo, Ralph D. (November 24, 2022). "Fordham's potent offense brings taste of Rocky Top to Bronx". APNews.com. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ "UIW's Lindsey Scott Jr. wins Walter Payton Award". San Antonio Express-News. January 8, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Riccette, Billy (January 27, 2023). "A look at the quarterbacks playing in the Shrine Bowl". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ Fragoza, James (January 29, 2023). "2023 Shrine Bowl: FCS NFL Draft Prospects Led by Tim DeMorat and BJ Thompson". ProFootballNetwork.com. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ Stellabotte, Ryan (January 28, 2023). "Fordham All-American Tim DeMorat Prepares for NFL Draft". Fordham News. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ Ventre, Ralph (February 2, 2022). "Empire State FCS Trio Takes Advantage of 2023 Shrine Bowl Stage". SI.com. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
- ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Tim DeMorat College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ Selby, Zach (May 1, 2023). "Commanders agree to terms with 12 undrafted free agents". Commanders.com. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ Selby, Zach (July 25, 2023). "Commanders sign K Michael Badgley, WR Byron Pringle". Commanders.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
External links
- Fordham Rams bio
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