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American football player (born 2000)
American football player
Jermar Jefferson (born April 15, 2000) is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon State and was drafted by the Lions in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft .[1] [2] [3]
Early years
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Jefferson initially attended high school at Redondo Union High School in Redondo Beach, California , before transferring to Narbonne High School in Harbor City, California in his senior year.[4] Oregon State University in his senior year, while also receiving an offer to play football at the University of Southern California .[5]
College career
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Jefferson became the school's starting running back as a true freshman in 2018 and rushed for 238 yards in his second game, a 48–25 win against Southern Utah. Three weeks later, he rushed for a career-high 254 yards in a 52–24 loss to Arizona State.[6] Division I FBS players with 865 rushing yards.[7] [5]
Jefferson returned to the Beavers for his sophomore season in 2019.[8] [9]
Jefferson returned to the Beavers for his junior season in 2020. He finished with 858 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns in just six games.[10] 2021 NFL Draft .[11]
Professional career
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Jefferson was drafted in the seventh round, 257th overall, by the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft.[15] [16] Philadelphia Eagles that proved to be the only points for the Lions in the 44-6 loss.[17] [18]
On August 31, 2022, Jefferson was waived by the Lions and signed to the practice squad the next day.[19] [20]
On August 29, 2023, Jefferson was waived/injured by the Lions and placed on injured reserve .[21] [22] [23] [24]
References
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^ Daschel, Nick (October 2, 2018). "Oregon State freshman Jermar Jefferson driven by humility, work ethic" . The Oregonian Advance Publications . Retrieved September 17, 2019 .
^ Gress, Steve (October 10, 2018). "OSU football: Jefferson bursts on the scene for Beavers" . Corvallis Gazette-Times Lee Enterprises . Retrieved September 17, 2019 .
^ Sondheimer, Eirc (March 13, 2017). "Football: Redondo RB Jermar Jefferson transfers to Narbonne" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved September 17, 2019 .
^ a b Harris, Jack (July 30, 2019). "Why are USC and UCLA losing more local recruits to Pac-12 rivals?" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved September 17, 2019 .
^ "Jermar Jefferson Stats, News, Bio" . ESPN.com . Retrieved October 15, 2018 .
^ "FBS (Division I-A) Statistics - 2018" . ESPN.com . Retrieved October 15, 2018 .
^ Peterson, Anne M. (August 17, 2019). "Oregon State football still in rebuilding mode" . The Columbian Associated Press . Retrieved September 17, 2019 .
^ "Jermar Jefferson 2019 Game Log" . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . Retrieved January 2, 2022 .
^ "Jermar Jefferson 2020 Game Log" . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . Retrieved January 2, 2022 .
^ Slaughter, Brenden (December 24, 2020). "BeaversEdge - Jermar Jefferson Declares For 2021 NFL Draft" . oregonstate.rivals.com . Retrieved January 2, 2022 .
^ "Jermar Jefferson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile" . NFL.com . Retrieved June 2, 2022 .
^ "2021 Draft Scout Jermar Jefferson, Oregon State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile" . draftscout.com . Retrieved June 2, 2022 .
^ "Jermar Jefferson 2021 NFL Draft Profile" . insider.espn.com . Retrieved June 2, 2022 .
^ Monarrez, Carlos (May 1, 2021). "Detroit Lions 7th-rounder Jermar Jefferson: I thought I'd be drafted in 3rd or 4th round" . Detroit Free Press . Retrieved May 1, 2021 .
^ Links, Zachary (May 14, 2021). "NFL Draft Signings: 5/14/21" . Pro Football Rumors . Retrieved January 2, 2022 .
^ DeMara, Max (November 3, 2021). "Jermar Jefferson 'Had Chills' After First Ever Touchdown for Lions" . Heavy.com . Retrieved February 26, 2023 .
^ "Jermar Jefferson 2021 Game Log" . Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved February 27, 2023 .
^ "Lions announce roster moves" . DetroitLions.com . August 31, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2023 .
^ Ulrich, Logan (January 9, 2023). "Lions Announce 10 Players Signed To Futures Deals" . NFLTradeRumors.co . Retrieved February 27, 2023 .
^ "Lions announce roster moves" . DetroitLions.com . August 29, 2023. Retrieved November 13, 2023 .
^ Ulrich, Logan (September 6, 2023). "Lions Cut RB Jermar Jefferson With Settlement" . NFLTradeRumors.co . Retrieved November 13, 2023 .
^ https://x.com/lions/status/1716911262553239969?s=46&t=adwn3zD_FYGFt5rdVvEVzw [bare URL
^ Schlitt, Erik (January 30, 2024). "Update: Detroit Lions sign 12 players to futures contracts" . Pride Of Detroit . SB Nation. Retrieved April 19, 2024 .
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