D'Shawn Jamison explained

D’Shawn Jamison
Current Team:Carolina Panthers
Number:29
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:4 June 1999
Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:186
High School:Lamar
(Houston, Texas)
College:Texas (2018–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:10
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Pfr:J/JamiDS00

D’Shawn Jamison (born June 4, 1999) is an American football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas.

Early years

Jamison was born and lived in New Orleans until his family was displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and settled in Houston, Texas.[1] He attended Lamar High School, where he played football and ran track.[2] Jamison was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Texas over offers from Michigan, Oregon, TCU and USC.[3]

College career

Jamison played wide receiver and returned punts and kicks during his freshman season.[4] He was moved to cornerback prior to the start of his sophomore year and finished the season with 35 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, three interceptions, and three passes broken up and also returned nine punts for 118 yards and one touchdown.[5] Jamison had 31 tackles with six passes up as a junior and was named honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference as a returner after returning 17 kickoffs for 564 yards and one touchdown. and four punts 102 yards.[6] [7] He made 48 tackles with one interception while also returning 19 kickoffs for 424 yards and 12 punts for 105 yards during his senior season.[8] Jamison decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic and return to Texas for a fifth season. He had 25 tackles with two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown, and seven passes defended in his final season.[9]

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Jamison was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2023.[10] Jamison was waived on August 29, 2023.[11]

Carolina Panthers

On August 30, 2023, Jamison was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Moyle . Nick . May 2, 2019 . Longhorns' D'Shawn Jamison hungry for more . August 16, 2023 . Houston Chronicle.
  2. Web site: Texas' D'Shawn Jamison develops into complete cornerback. Houston Chronicle. September 20, 2022. May 2, 2023.
  3. Web site: Four-star CB D'shawn Jamison commits to Texas. The Dallas Morning News. October 15, 2017. August 16, 2023.
  4. Web site: Easy on the eyes: D’Shawn Jamison’s talent shines through in Texas’ secondary. Kaelen. Jones. The Athletic. October 18, 2019. May 2, 2023.
  5. Web site: Area alumni set for Big 12, SEC, ACC football seasons. Houston Chronicle. August 24, 2020. May 2, 2023.
  6. Web site: Texas RB Bijan Robinson, DB D’Shawn Jamison named to Big 12 Preseason Team. Cody. Daniel. BurntOrangeNation.com. SB Nation. July 7, 2021. May 2, 2023.
  7. Web site: How 'The Shark' D'Shawn Jamison came to lead the Longhorns' secondary. San Antonio Express-News. May 17, 2021. May 2, 2023.
  8. Web site: Texas CB D'Shawn Jamison Will Return For 2022 With Longhorns. Cole. Thompson. SI.com. December 3, 2021. May 2, 2023.
  9. Web site: What Texas football players could get picked in the 2023 NFL Draft?. Austin American-Statesman. April 25, 2023. May 2, 2023.
  10. Web site: 2023 NFL Draft: D'Shawn Jamison signs with San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent. Jeff. Howe. 247Sports.com. April 29, 2023. May 1, 2023.
  11. Web site: 49ers Announce Moves for Initial 53-Man Roster. August 29, 2023. August 30, 2023. 49ers.com.
  12. Web site: Panthers add three players on waiver claims. Panthers.com. August 30, 2023. August 30, 2023. Darin. Gantt.