recruited by Arizona, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Professional career Philadelphia Eagles Countess was selected by the Eagles in the sixth round, 196th overall, in the 2016 NFL Draft. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Eagles. Los Angeles Rams On September 6, 2016, Countess was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad. He was promoted to the Rams' active roster on November 18, 2016. In Week 3 of the 2018 season, Countess returned two kicks for 51 yards and recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown in a 35-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, earning him NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. On March 12, 2019, the Rams tendered Countess as a restricted free agent. On May 2, 2019, the Rams waived Countess. Philadelphia Eagles (second stint) On May 3, 2019, Countess was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles. He was waived on August 13, 2019. New York Jets On October 15, 2019, Countess was signed by the New York Jets. On March 11, 2020, Countess was released by the Jets. Philadelphia Eagles (third stint) On December 16, 2020, Countess was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on December 19 and January 2, 2021, for the team's weeks 15 and 17 games against the Arizona Cardinals and Washington Football Team, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 4, 2021, and was released on March 9, 2021. On August 9, 2021, Countess re-signed with the Eagles. He was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 2021. He was released on September 9, 2021. Baltimore Ravens On December 1, 2021, Countess was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad. He was released on December 28. Los Angeles Rams (second stint) Countess signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad on January 12, 2022. Countess was elevated to the active roster and won Super Bowl LVI when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals. New Jersey Generals On January 26, 2023, Countess signed with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL). NFL career statistics References External links Auburn Tigers bio Los Angeles Rams bio 1993 births Living people American football cornerbacks American football safeties Auburn Tigers football players Baltimore Ravens players Los Angeles Rams players Michigan Wolverines football players New Jersey Generals (2022) players