Ameer Speed

Ameer Speed
Speed with Michigan State in 2022
No. 23 – Dallas Cowboys
PositionCornerback
Roster status
Active
Personal information
Born (1999-10-11) October 11, 1999 (age 27)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight
215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolSandalwood (Jacksonville)
CollegeGeorgia (2017–2021)
Michigan State (2022)
NFL draft2023: 6th round, 214th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of Week 3, 2026
Total tackles11
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ameer Lashon Speed (born October 11, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and Michigan State Spartans. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m)		210 lb
(95 kg)		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		8+5⁄8 in
(0.22 m)		6 ft 6+3⁄4 in
(2.00 m)		4.34 s1.56 s2.55 s4.26 s6.99 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		14 reps
All values from Pro Day

New England Patriots

Speed was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round, 214th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft. He was waived on October 19, 2023.

Indianapolis Colts

On October 20, 2023, Speed was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts.

Speed was waived by the Colts on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on September 17.

Chicago Bears

On September 25, 2024, Speed was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 6.

On April 8, 2025, Speed signed his exclusive rights free agent contract with the Bears. On August 11, he was waived with an injury designation.

Cleveland Browns

On September 30, 2025, Speed signed with the Cleveland Browns' practice squad. He was released on October 9 with an injury settlement.

Houston Texans

On November 24, 2025, Speed signed with the Houston Texans' practice squad. On December 3, he was signed to the active roster. In two appearances for Houston, he recorded two combined tackles. Speed was waived by the Texans on December 26 and re-signed to the practice squad three days later.

Houston Gamblers

On April 28, 2026, Speed signed with the Houston Gamblers of the United Football League (UFL).

Dallas Cowboys

On June 16, 2026, Speed was signed by the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL).

References

  1. ↑ Wenzel, Matt (January 18, 2022). "Georgia DB Ameer Speed transferring to Michigan State". Michigan Live. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  2. ↑ Wenzel, Matt (March 25, 2022). "CB Ameer Speed's transfer from Georgia to Michigan State was 'easy decision'". Michigan Live. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  3. ↑ Morgan, James (June 13, 2021). "Georgia football player card: DB Ameer Speed". USA Today. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  4. ↑ Mason, Chris (April 29, 2023). "Patriots draft athletic but unproven CB Ameer Speed in sixth round". The Republican. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  5. ↑ Wenzel, Matt (May 2, 2023). "Patriots' need for speed leads to Michigan State CB being drafted". Michigan Live. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Patriots select Ameer Speed with No. 214 pick in 2023 draft". NFL.com. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  7. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Ameer Speed College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  8. ↑ Buchmasser, Bernd (April 29, 2023). "Patriots pick Michigan State CB Ameer Speed with the 214th overall pick". Pats Pulpit. SB Nation. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Patriots Release DB Ameer Speed". Patriots.com. October 19, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Colts claim CB Ameer Speed off waivers from Patriots; waive WR Amari Rodgers". Colts.com. October 20, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster for 2024 regular season". Colts.com. August 27, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Colts sign 11 players to practice squad". Colts.com. August 28, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Colts place DT DeForest Buckner on injured reserve; sign DE Genard Avery to 53-man roster from practice squad; make additional practice squad roster moves". colts.com. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  14. ↑ Bretl, Paul (September 26, 2024). "Former Colts CB Ameer Speed signed to Bears practice squad". Colts Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Bears announce roster moves". chicagobears.com. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  16. ↑ Simmons, Myles. "Bears sign RB Brittain Brown, waive DB Ameer Speed". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Browns sign WR Malachi Corley and WR Gage Larvadain to active roster". clevelandbrowns.com. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Ameer Speed: Reaches injury settlement". CBS Sports. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (11-24-2025)". HoustonTexans.com. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (12-03-2025)". HoustonTexans.com. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Source: Texans promoting safety K'Von Wallace to 53-man roster from practice squad". click2houston.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  22. ↑ Larsen, James. "Orlando Storm Sign DeQuan Jackson, Make Defensive Changes". PFNewsroom.com. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  23. ↑ Heilman, Michael (June 17, 2026). "Report: Houston Gamblers DB Ameer Speed to sign with Dallas Cowboys". BGMSportsTrax. Retrieved June 17, 2026.