Jaiquawn Jarrett Explained

Jaiquawn Jarrett
Number:26, 37
Position:Safety
Birth Date:September 21, 1989
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:196
High School:Brooklyn (NY) Fort Hamilton
College:Temple
Draftyear:2011
Draftround:2
Draftpick:54
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • 2× First-team All-MAC (2009, 2010)
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:83
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:3
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:2
Pfr:JarrJa00

Jaiquawn Jarrett (born September 21, 1989) is a former American football safety. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft. He played college football at Temple.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Jarrett was projected to be drafted in the third or fourth round of the 2011 NFL draft.[1]

Philadelphia Eagles

Jarrett was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round (54th overall) of the 2011 NFL draft.[2] [3] He was signed to a four-year contract on July 27, 2011. Jarrett was released by the Philadelphia Eagles on September 11, 2012.

New York Jets

Jarrett signed a future/reserve contract with the New York Jets on December 31, 2012.[4] Jarrett entered the 2013 preseason competing with Antonio Allen for the starting free safety job.[5] Jarret had his breakout performance against the Steelers in 2014, earning 2 interceptions, 10 tackles, a sack, and a fumble recovery.

On April 24, 2015, Jarrett signed the one-year, restricted free agent tender to stay with the Jets.[6] He was waived/injured by the Jets on October 24.[7] After clearing waivers, the Jets placed him on injured reserve three days later.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jaiquawn Jarrett, DS #4 FS, Temple . nfldraftscout.com . April 30, 2011.
  2. Web site: 2011 NFL Draft Listing . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . 2019-02-26.
  3. News: Torenli, John . Former Tiger Star Jarrett Ready to Go in NFL Draft This Weekend . brooklyneagle.com . April 29, 2011 . April 29, 2011.
  4. Web site: Jets Sign 8 to Reserve/Future Contracts . New York Jets . Jets Media Relations Department . December 31, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130103174224/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Jets-Sign-8-to-ReserveFuture-Contracts/08b2de34-1956-49a8-90c2-4be6b36ba779 . January 3, 2013 . December 31, 2012 . dead .
  5. Web site: Allen, Jarrett Fighting for the 'Other' Safety Spot . New York Jets . Frankel, Charlie . August 12, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130815040726/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-5/Allen-Jarrett-Fighting-for-the-%E2%80%98Other%E2%80%99-Safety-Spot/f63bd428-6151-4442-a50d-ddc4265a8ce8 . August 15, 2013 . August 13, 2013 . dead .
  6. Web site: NBCSports.com. Jets safety Jaiquawn Jarrett signs RFA tender. Mike. Wilkening . April 24, 2015. January 11, 2016.
  7. Web site: Jets sign former Giants punter Steve Weatherford, waive/injured Jaiquawn Jarrett. Dom. Cosentino . NJ.com . October 24, 2015. January 11, 2016.
  8. Web site: FoxSports.com. Jets place S Jaiquawn Jarrett on IR after clearing waivers. October 27, 2015. January 11, 2016.