1. Ryquell Keeman Armstead was born on October 30,1996 and is an American professional football running back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.
23 Facts About Ryquell Armstead
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Ryquell Armstead played college football at Temple and was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft.
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Ryquell Armstead rushed for 1,488 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior at Millville Senior High School, including a school-record 337 yards against Absegami High School.
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Ryquell Armstead spent his first two seasons as a backup to starter Jahad Thomas and rushed for 191 yards and two touchdowns as a freshman.
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Ryquell Armstead received significantly more playing time as a sophomore and rushed for 919 yards on 156 carries and a team-leading 14 touchdowns as the Owls went on to win the American Athletic Conference championship.
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Ryquell Armstead struggled with injuries in his first year as a starter, rushing for 604 yards and five touchdowns.
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Ryquell Armstead was named first team All-AAC despite nagging injuries.
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Ryquell Armstead finished his collegiate career as the Owls' fourth-leading rusher with 2,812 yards and fourth in school history with 34 rushing touchdowns.
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Ryquell Armstead was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round with the 140th overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft.
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Ryquell Armstead signed a rookie contract with the Jaguars on May 9,2019.
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Ryquell Armstead scored his first career touchdown, a seven-yard reception from Gardner Minshew, on September 29,2019, against the Denver Broncos.
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Ryquell Armstead finished his rookie season with 35 carries for 108 rushing yards and 14 receptions for 144 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.
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Ryquell Armstead was placed back on the COVID-19 list on September 4,2020.
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Ryquell Armstead was waived after the season on May 17,2021.
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On May 18,2021, Ryquell Armstead was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.
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On October 6,2021, Ryquell Armstead was signed to the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints.
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On October 28,2021, Ryquell Armstead was waived by the Saints.
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On November 3,2021, Ryquell Armstead was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad.
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On December 22,2021, Ryquell Armstead was signed to the active roster of the Jaguars.
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On November 17,2022, Ryquell Armstead was drafted by the DC Defenders of the XFL.
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Ryquell Armstead played in 8 games, rushing for 218 yards before being released on April 20,2023.
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On June 30,2023, Ryquell Armstead signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League.
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On September 16,2024, Ryquell Armstead signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders along with linebacker Braxton Hill.