Cedrick Jeremiah Poutasi (born August 7, 1994) is an American professional football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Utah.
Early life
Poutasi attended Desert Pines High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was rated by Rivals.com as a four-star recruit. He committed to the University of Utah to play college football.
College career
Poutasi attended Utah from 2012 to 2014. He took over as a starter his freshman season and remained a starter through his junior season.
After his junior season, Poutasi entered 2015 NFL draft.
Professional career
Tennessee Titans
Poutasi was selected with the 66th overall pick in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. On September 2, 2016, he was released by the Titans as part of final roster cuts.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On September 5, 2016, Poutasi was signed to the practice squad of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was promoted to the active roster on November 18, 2016. He was placed on injured reserve on December 20, 2016, after suffering an ankle injury in Week 15.
On September 3, 2017, Poutasi was waived by the Jaguars and was re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on September 20, 2017.
Los Angeles Rams
On November 15, 2017, Poutasi was signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad, but was released six days later.
Denver Broncos
On December 5, 2017, Poutasi was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Broncos on January 1, 2018.
On September 1, 2018, Poutasi was waived by the Broncos.
Salt Lake Stallions
In January 2019, Poutasi joined the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football (AAF).
Arizona Cardinals
After the AAF suspended football operations, Poutasi signed with the Arizona Cardinals on April 8, 2019, but was waived a week later.
The Spring League
Poutasi was selected by the Jousters of The Spring League during its player selection draft on October 11, 2020.
Las Vegas Raiders
On August 4, 2021, Poutasi signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. After the Raiders were eliminated in the 2021 Wild Card round of the playoffs, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2022. He was waived on February 28, 2022.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
On November 24, 2022, Poutasi signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was placed on the reserve/suspended list on May 14, 2023, and remained there until February 11, 2025, when he became a free agent at the end of his CFL contract.
References
External links
- Utah Utes bio
