Jamien Sherwood Explained

Jamien Sherwood
Current Team:New York Jets
Number:44
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:12 January 2000
Birth Place:Jensen Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:216
High School:Jensen Beach
College:Auburn (2018–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:5
Draftpick:146
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:77
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:0.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Pfr:SherJa00

Jamien Sherwood (born January 12, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn.

Early life

Sherwood attended Jensen Beach High School in Jensen Beach, Florida. He committed to Auburn University to play college football.[1] [2] [3]

College career

Sherwood played in 13 games his true freshman season at Auburn in 2018 and recorded 23 tackles, one interception and 1.5 sacks.[4] [5] As a sophomore in 2019, he had 43 tackles in 13 games. As a junior in 2020, Sherwood became a starter for the first time.[6] [7] He finished the 2020 season with 75 tackles and one sack.[8]

Professional career

Sherwood was selected in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft by the New York Jets.[9] Sherwood started in his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers.[10] In Week 7, Sherwood suffered a torn Achilles and was placed on season-ending injured reserve on October 26, 2021.[11] As a rookie, he started in four of the five games he played in. He finished with 15 total tackles.

Sherwood returned from his injury for the 2022 season. He appeared in all 17 games. He recorded 16 total tackles and mainly played special teams.[12]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stevens . Matthew . July 25, 2017 . Four-star Florida DB Jamien Sherwood commits to Auburn . February 18, 2023 . The Montgomery Advertiser.
  2. Web site: Champlin . Drew . July 25, 2017 . Auburn gets commitment from Fla. safety Jamien Sherwood . February 18, 2023 . AL.com.
  3. Web site: Champlin . Drew . August 9, 2017 . Why coach feels Auburn commit Jamien Sherwood is unique . February 18, 2023 . AL.com.
  4. Web site: Vitale . Josh . October 25, 2018 . Freshman safety duo of Smoke Monday, Jamien Sherwood 'going to be special' at Auburn . February 18, 2023 . The Anniston Star.
  5. Web site: Blum . Sam . October 24, 2018 . Jamien Sherwood is shy but effective for AU . February 18, 2023 . AL.com . en.
  6. Web site: Vitale . Josh . September 10, 2020 . Safety Jamien Sherwood might be on the verge of becoming 'the best thing at Auburn' . February 18, 2023 . The Montgomery Advertiser.
  7. Web site: Weese . Jake . November 27, 2020 . Jamien Sherwood ready to 'play big' in Iron Bowl . February 18, 2023 . The Auburn Plainsman . en-US.
  8. Web site: Jamien Sherwood 2020 Game Log . February 18, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  9. Web site: Lange . Randy . May 1, 2021 . Jets Select LB Jamien Sherwood in 5th Round of 2021 NFL Draft . February 18, 2023 . NewYorkJets.com.
  10. Web site: Jamien Sherwood 2021 Game Log . February 18, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  11. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . October 26, 2021 . Jets Sign S Jarrod Wilson, Release S Adrian Colbert . February 18, 2023 . NewYorkJets.com.
  12. Web site: Jamien Sherwood 2022 Game Log . February 18, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.