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Deji Karim | Running Back

Team: Houston Texans
Age / DOB:  (26) / 11/18/1986
Ht / Wt:  5'8' / 209
College: Southern Illinois
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Texans agreed to terms with RB Deji Karim, formerly of the Colts.
The signing comes after Karim participated in Houston's rookie camp on a tryout basis. Karim wasn't tendered a contract by the Colts after failing to notch a carry last season. The former Jaguar has managed only 290 yards on 98 career totes (3.0 YPC). He's a mere insurance policy for the Texans' well-stocked backfield. May 14 - 4:26 PM

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Deji Karim - RB - Texans

Free agent RB Deji Karim is participating in Texans rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.

Karim wasn't tendered an offer as a restricted free agent by the Colts. He has an uphill battle to claim a roster spot in Houston, as he's competing with top undrafted rookie running backs Cierre Wood, Dennis Johnson, George Winn, and Ray Graham. Karim has averaged 3.0 YPC on 98 career totes.
Related: Texans
Source: Lance Zierlein on Twitter
May 11 - 1:24 PM
Deji Karim - RB - Texans

The Colts declined to tender RB/KR Deji Karim, making him an unrestricted free agent.

26-year-old Karim has a career per-carry average of 3.0 with 17 receptions across 26 games. Needless to say, he won't experience much of a market.
Source: Jason Bernstein on Twitter
Mar 11 - 3:14 PM
Deji Karim - RB - Texans

Colts re-signed RBs Deji Karim and Mewelde Moore.

It's not a good sign for the Week 15 availability of Delone Carter, sidelined by ankle injury. With Donald Brown going on injured reserve, Moore will likely back up starter Vick Ballard while Karim fills the emergency back role.
Related: Delone Carter, Vick Ballard, Mewelde Moore, Donald Brown
Source: Jason Bernstein on Twitter
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 04:10:00 PM
Deji Karim - RB - Texans

Colts claimed RB Deji Karim off waivers from the Jaguars.

The Eagles also put in a claim on Karim. The 180th overall pick in the 2010 draft, Karim runs well in a straight line but showed poor instincts in Jacksonville and lacks tackle-breaking ability. The 25-year-old currently holds a career yards-per-carry average of 2.96.
Related: Jaguars
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 04:27:00 PM
Deji Karim - RB - Texans

Jaguars waived RB Deji Karim, LB JoJo Dickson, LB Jammie Kirlew, K Sam Swank, CB Trumaine McBride, and LB Stephen Franklin.

Karim boasts impressive measurables, but he fell out of favor down the stretch last season after averaging just 2.1 yards on 63 carries as Maurice Jones-Drew's backup. He could draw interest as a kickoff-return candidate.
Related: Sam Swank, Jammie Kirlew, Trumaine McBride, JoJo Dickson, Stephen Franklin
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 11:34:00 AM
Deji Karim - RB - Texans

Jaguars declared RB Deji Karim, QB Dan LeFevour, WR Taylor Price, OL John Estes, DE Matt Roth, CB T.J. Heath, and FS Dwight Lowery inactive for Week 14 against the Buccaneers.

It's the second straight week Karim has been a healthy scratch. DuJuan Harris will be Maurice Jones-Drew's backup against the Bucs. Lowery's absence means the Jaguars will be without four of their top five defensive backs Sunday.
Sun, Dec 11, 2011 11:38:00 AM
Deji Karim - RB - Texans

The Florida Times Union suggests that Deji Karim is "falling out of favor" after being a healthy scratch in Week 13.

Karim is averaging 2.03 yards per carry on the season and has one run for double-digit yards on 61 attempts, so his benching is probably overdue. Behind Maurice Jones-Drew, the Jaguars are moving forward with practice squad back DuJuan Harris, Montell Owens, Brock Bolen, and Greg Jones as secondary ball-carrying options. They really could've used some Rashad Jennings this year.
Source: Vito Stellino on Twitter
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 07:32:00 PM
Deji Karim - RB - Texans

Deji Karim rushed four times for six yards in Sunday's loss to the Saints.

Karim spelled Jones-Drew for significant stretches in the first half, but didn't flash. It's a recurring theme so far for Karim, who is surprisingly getting just 2.0 yards per carry through four games. There's only handcuff appeal here as Blaine Gabbert struggles badly.
Sun, Oct 2, 2011 06:43:00 PM
Deji Karim - RB - Texans

Deji Karim rushed six times for 15 yards in Week 2 against the Jets.

He added one reception for 10 yards. The Jaguars made an effort to limit Maurice Jones-Drew's touches in Week 1, but a majority of Karim's Week 2 carries came with the game already out of hand. He needs to be owned as MJD's handcuff in all formats, but don't expect much in terms of fantasy production as long as Jones-Drew remains healthy.
Sun, Sep 18, 2011 05:03:00 PM
Deji Karim - RB - Texans

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio was complimentary of Deji Karim following Sunday's win over the Titans.

Karim played much of the second half as the Jags kept an unhappy Maurice Jones-Drew on a "pitch count." Karim averaged just 2.35 YPC, but did catch three passes for 39 yards. "He's got some of that explosiveness, some of that vision and balance where he can do some of those things, and so it was great to see," Del Rio said. Karim still certainly can't be counted on for 17 touches per game. We wouldn't be surprised if it ends up as his season high.
Related: Maurice Jones-Drew
Source: Florida Times Union
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 08:26:00 AM
Deji Karim - RB - Texans

Jaguars RB Deji Karim rushed 14 times for 33 yards and caught three passes for 39 more yards in the team's Week 1 win.

The Jaguars made a concerted effort to limit Maurice Jones-Drew's touches by using Karim for long stretches, and having the lead all game certainly didn't hurt. Karim is still very raw as a runner, however, and he needs to hit the haul with more authority as well as run with more balance. He's not going to keep this large of a role unless he's more productive per-touch.
Sun, Sep 11, 2011 05:01:00 PM
Deji Karim - RB - Texans

Coach Jack Del Rio still feels "great" about his backfield after losing Rashad Jennings for the season.

Del Rio talked up bigger roles for fullbacks Montell Owens and Brock Bolen, but most of Jennings' responsibilities will fall on Deji Karim. "Deji in particular has been very explosive this preseason," said Del Rio. "He's got some real quicks, he's got great vision and he’s been improved in all facets of his game. And the thing that stands out is the explosive element that he brings." Karim is worth adding this week as a roster stash in standard-sized leagues.
Source: ESPN.com
Sun, Sep 4, 2011 09:55:00 PM
Deji Karim - RB - Texans

Deji Karim had eight rushes for 58 yards in Thursday's preseason finale.

The Jaguars have still not updated the status of Rashad Jennings (knee), who was spotted on crutches Thursday. It's looking like Karim, a more natural change-of-pace back, could be Maurice Jones-Drew's backup in Week 1. Despite the strong preseason game, there's not nearly as much upside with Karim as there was with Jennings.
Related: Rashad Jennings
Fri, Sep 2, 2011 08:49:00 AM
Deji Karim - RB - Texans

Jaguars RB/KR Deji Karim suffered a concussion in last Thursday's preseason game against the Falcons.

The severity is unknown, but Karim was not back in practice as of Tuesday. The Jaguars picked up free agent Albert Young yesterday to serve as depth.
Source: Florida Times Union
Wed, Aug 24, 2011 08:54:00 AM

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PosRoleName
QB1Matt Schaub
2T.J. Yates
3Case Keenum
4Stephen McGee
RB1Arian Foster
2Ben Tate
3Cierre Wood
4Deji Karim
5Ray Graham
GLB1Arian Foster
2Ben Tate
3RB1Arian Foster
2Ben Tate
FB1Greg Jones
2Tyler Clutts
3Zach Boren
WR11Andre Johnson
2Keshawn Martin
3Alan Bonner
4Jeff Maehl
WR21DeAndre Hopkins
2Lestar Jean
3DeVier Posey
WR31Keshawn Martin
TE1Owen Daniels
2Garrett Graham
3Ryan Griffin
4Jake Byrne
5Phillip Supernaw
K1Randy Bullock