Cincinnati's first-round draft pick in 2024 (18th overall), Mims played in 15 games with 13 starts at ROT as a rookie ... Played 834 offensive snaps and helped pass protect for Bengals offense which led NFL in net passing yards per game (272.9) ... At 6-8, 350 pounds, he was tied for both the tallest and heaviest player on Bengals' active roster at end of 2024 season (alongside OT Orlando Brown Jr.) ... Came to Cincinnati following three seasons (2021-23) at the University of Georgia, where he played in 29 career games and was part of back-to-back national championship teams ('21-22) ... In 2023, his final season at Georgia, he helped the Bulldogs lead the Southeastern Conference and rank seventh nationally in fewest sacks allowed per game (0.93).
Selected by Cincinnati in first round of NFL Draft (18th overall) on 4-25-24 ... Signed with Bengals on 7-22-24.
2024—Played in 15 games with 13 starts at ROT as a rookie ... Inactive for first two games due to pectoral injury sustained in preseason opener ... Made NFL debut on Sept. 23 vs. Washington, playing 39 offensive snaps and seeing extended action following starter Trent Brown's knee injury in second quarter ... Made first career start on Sept. 29 at Carolina, playing all 67 offensive snaps and helping O-line allow zero sacks ... On Nov. 3 vs. Las Vegas, helped limit Raiders to one sack while pass protecting for QB Joe Burrow, who tied career high with five TD passes ... Played all 71 offensive snaps on Dec. 9 at Dallas and helped hold Pro Bowl LB Micah Parsons to zero sacks, while blocking for offense that totaled 433 net yards ... Lined up for first 34 offensive snaps on Dec. 22 vs. Cleveland, before exiting game in second quarter due to ankle injury ... Started and played first 30 offensive snaps on Dec. 28 vs. Denver, before exiting in second quarter due to hand injury ... Saw limited action on offense on Jan. 4 at Pittsburgh due to hand injury.
Spent three seasons (2021-23) at Georgia ... Elected to forgo final year of eligibility to enter 2024 NFL Draft ... Played in 29 career games with eight starts ... Played in seven games with six starts at ROT in 2023, helping offensive line led SEC and rank seventh nationally in fewest sacks allowed per game (0.93) ... Part of Georgia team that won back-to-back national championships in 2021 and '22 ... Made first career start in 2022 Peach Bowl/College Football Playoff semifinal against Ohio State, and blocked for offense that totaled 533 yards in win ... Started 2022 title game vs. Texas Christian, helping Georgia net 589 yards of total offense.
Hometown is Cochran, Ga. ... Attended Bleckley County High School in Cochran ... Selected to Under Armour All-American Game as a senior ... In senior season, helped lead team to 8-3 record, and blocked for offense that averaged 378.6 yards per game (213.3 rushing) ... Majored in sport management at Georgia ... First name is pronounced "uh-MARR-ee-us."
