CAREER – Originally selected in the sixth round (192nd overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft by Carolina, Armah joins the Saints as an athletic all-around fullback. In his first four campaigns he has appeared in 57 games, with four starts rushing for 35 yards in 21 carries with three touchdowns. Also, has recorded eight receptions for 29 yards and five special teams tackles. In 2020, the Georgia native appeared in all 16 contest with one start posting six rushes for nine yards and had a career-high five receptions for 18 yards.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Agreed to terms with New Orleans on a one-year contract, 3/19/21; Promoted to the Carolina active roster, 9/19/17; Signed to the practice squad by Carolina, 9/4/17; Released by Carolina, 9/3/17; Agreed to a four-year contract with Carolina, 5/4/17; Selected in the sixth round (192nd overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft by Carolina.
2020 – Appeared in all 16 contest with one start posting six rushes for nine yards and had a career-high five receptions for 18 yards. 2019 – Played in all 16 games with one start rushing six times for 11 yards with one touchdown, posting two receptions for six yards and one special teams tackle…Rushed once for four yards and had one coverage stop at Arizona, Sept. 22, blocking for Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey, who gained 153 yards on the ground...Secured two receptions for six yards…Caught a four-year pass, blocking for a 285-yard rushing performance by Panthers, including 173 by McCaffrey, vs. Jacksonville, Oct. 6. 2018 – Started two games in 16 appearances, rushing nine times for 15 yards and two touchdowns, catching a pass for a five-yard gain and adding two special teams tackles...Scored first touchdown on first career rushing attempt vs Dallas, Sept. 9, as Panthers rushed for 147 yards…Recorded one coverage stop vs. Cincinnati, Sept. 23…Rushed for a one-yard touchdown early in the first quarter and helped block for a 179-yard rushing effort vs. Tampa Bay, Nov. 4. ​2017 – Saw action in nine regular season games and one postseason contest during his rookie season, primarily on special teams...Played on multiple special teams units and saw limited action as a fullback and registered two assisted special teams tackles in wins at New England, Oct. 1 and vs. Miami, Nov. 13.
COLLEGE: Played in 51 games with 41 starts at West Georgia...Lined up at LB, DE and TE...Three-time All-Gulf South Coast Conference honoree...Became the first player in conference history to be named all-conference both on offense and on defense...Produced 188 tackles, 41.5 tackles for loss, 17.5 sacks, nine quarterback pressures, five forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, an interception, four passes defensed and nine catches for 146 yards and two TDs...As senior in 2016, earned First-team All-Gulf South Conference honors as a DE and second-team selection at TE...Notched 25 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, a fumble recovery and a pass defense...Registered eight receptions for 144 yards and one TD...As junior in 2015, named First-team All-Gulf South...Played in 14 games with 12 starts...Ranked second on the Wolves with nine sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss to go along with three quarterback pressures…Majored in management and marketing
PERSONAL: Prepped at Dacula (Ga.) HS...Captain started at fullback/H-Back and linebacker...Posted 60 tackles, two sacks, a tackle for loss, two hurries, four passes defensed and two fumble recoveries...Rushed for 95 yards in Gwinnett County All-Star Game...Gwinnett Daily Post third-team TE...Gwinnett County Touchdown Club Second Team tight end...Led his team to a 7-3 record in 2011 and a second-place finish in Region 8AAAAA...Born May 17, 1994...Son of Alexander and Tina Armah...Pronounced Alex (ARE-muh).
