The D.C. Defenders signed offensive lineman Tykeem Doss on Friday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Tykeem Doss is six foot five and weighs 380 pounds. The 25-year-old from Aliceville, Alabama, signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2023. He spent the season on the practice squad. The Ravens released him on August 11, 2024, and was acquired by the Pittsburgh Steelers via waivers on August 12, 2024. In 2024, He appeared in two preseason games. The Steelers released him on August 27, 2024.
Collegiately, Doss played two seasons at East Central Community College (2018-19) playing right guard in 11 games for the Warriors. In 2019, he was named First Team All-MACJC and NJCAA All-Region 23 football team.
Then, Doss transferred to Southern Mississippi (2020-22) playing left tackle and left guard in 28 games for the Golden Eagles. In 2022, Southern Mississippi averaged 25.31 points per game, 141.7 rushing yards per game, 207.54 passing yards per game, and 39 touchdowns finishing 7-6 in the season and played Rice in the LendingTree Bowl beating the Owls 38-24.
