Jeremiah George Explained

Jeremiah George
Number:52, 54, 59
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:24 January 1992
Birth Place:Clearwater, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:234
High School:Clearwater
College:Iowa State
Draftyear:2014
Draftround:5
Draftpick:154
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:37
Statlabel2:Total tackles
Statvalue2:36
Statlabel3:Sacks
Statvalue3:0.5
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Pfr:GeorJe01

Jeremiah George (born January 24, 1992) is a former American football linebacker. He was selected by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at Iowa State.

George was also a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys, and Indianapolis Colts.

Early life

A native of Clearwater, Florida, George attended Clearwater High School. He recorded over 150 tackles as a senior, was the team’s leading rusher with 512 yards and five touchdowns, and was named the 2009 St. Petersburg Times Pinellas County Defensive Player of the Year.[1] As a junior, he recorded 94 tackles, 12 for loss, four sacks and an interception for the Tornadoes.

Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated the 57th best outside linebacker prospect of his class.[2]

College career

George attended Iowa State University where he played for the Iowa State Cyclones football team from 2010 to 2013. As a true freshman in 2010, he played in nine games finishing with four tackles. In 2011, he played in all 13 games, appearing mostly on special teams, he recorded one tackle. In 2012, starting nine games, he finished third on the team with 87 tackles, including four tackles for loss and three pass break-ups. As a senior in 2013, George led the Big 12 Conference in tackles with 133, becoming one of only three Cyclones to do so. He also led the team in tackles for loss (12.0), forced fumbles (3), sacks (3.5) and interceptions (2), and was named a first-team All-Big 12 selection.[3]

Professional career

New York Jets

George was selected by the New York Jets in the fifth round (154th overall) of the 2014 NFL draft.[4] He signed a four-year contract on May 15, 2014.[5] He was released on September 1, 2014[6] and signed to the team's practice squad a day later.[7]

Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed George off the Jets' practice squad on September 23, 2014.[8]

He was released on September 5, 2015.[9]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On September 6, 2015, George was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[10] On August 28, 2016, George was waived by the Buccaneers.[11]

Dallas Cowboys

On September 6, 2016, George was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.[12] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 16, 2017.[13] On May 16, 2017, George was waived by the Cowboys.[14]

Indianapolis Colts

On June 15, 2017, George was signed by the Indianapolis Colts.[15]

On September 10, 2017, George made his Colts debut in the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. In the game, he recovered a fumble off of a muffed catch by Tavon Austin to set the Colts up on the Rams' side of the field.

On September 1, 2018, George was placed on injured reserve.[16] He was released on September 10, 2018.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Times' all-Pinellas County football . May 10, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304032938/http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/all-pinellas-football/3610/ . March 4, 2016 . dead .
  2. https://sports.yahoo.com/iowastate/football/recruiting/player-Jeremiah-George-84423 Jeremiah George – Yahoo Sports
  3. News: ISU linebacker Jeremiah George named All-Big 12, eyes Pro Day. Berhow-Goll. Dean. December 9, 2013. Iowa State Daily. March 23, 2018. en.
  4. Web site: Slater . Darryl . 2014-05-10 . NFL Draft 2014: Jets pick inside linebacker Jeremiah George of Iowa State in fifth round . 2024-01-08 . NJ.com . en.
  5. News: NBCSports.com. Jets sign Jeremiah George. Josh. Alper. May 15, 2014. August 3, 2014.
  6. Web site: Jets Acquires WR Walter Powell on Waivers . New York Jets . Lange, Randy . September 1, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141007184216/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangeblogfb/Jets-Acquires-WR-Walter-Powell-on-Waivers/d6f727af-4c79-47a9-a720-227606b1313e . October 7, 2014 . September 1, 2014 . dead .
  7. Web site: Jets complete practice squad by adding rookies Quincy Enunwa, Jeremiah George . NJ.com . Slater, Darryl . September 2, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141229230546/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/09/jets_complete_practice_squad_by_adding_quincy_enunwa_jeremiah_george.html . December 29, 2014 . September 2, 2014 . dead .
  8. Web site: Jaguars sign linebacker Jeremiah George, tight end Nic Jacobs off practice squads . Fox News . Associated Press . September 23, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141007125222/http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2014/09/23/jaguars-sign-linebacker-jeremiah-george-tight-end-nic-jacobs-off-practice/ . October 7, 2014 . September 30, 2014 . dead .
  9. Web site: Marks to active roster as Jaguars move to 53. https://web.archive.org/web/20171107030330/https://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Marks-to-active-roster-as-Jaguars-move-to-53/702f793f-8ae8-4cce-8109-cb0627d3f620. dead. November 7, 2017. Oehser, John. Jaguars.com. September 5, 2015. March 23, 2018.
  10. Web site: NFL.com. Notable waiver claims: Bucs snag five players. Kevin. Patra. September 6, 2015. September 6, 2015.
  11. Web site: Jacob Schum, Major Wright Among 12 Cuts. Smith. Scott. Buccaneers.com. August 28, 2016.
  12. Web site: Two Former Draft Picks Among Trio Added To Cowboys' Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20161011023012/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/09/06/two-former-draft-picks-among-trio-added-cowboys-practice-squad. dead. October 11, 2016. Helman. David. DallasCowboys.com. September 6, 2016.
  13. Web site: Showers, Rod Smith Among 12 Players Signed To Cowboys Offseason Roster. Eatman, Nick. DallasCowboys.com. January 16, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171018164505/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/01/16/showers-rod-smith-among-12-players-signed-cowboys-offseason-roster. October 18, 2017.
  14. Web site: Cowboys Waive 3 From Roster; Sign 2 Tryout Players; More Moves To Come. https://web.archive.org/web/20180211125108/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/05/16/cowboys-waive-3-roster-sign-2-tryout-players-more-moves-come. dead. February 11, 2018. Eatman, Nick. DallasCowboys.com. May 16, 2017.
  15. Web site: Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves. Blogs.Colts.com. June 15, 2017.
  16. Web site: Colts Announce Final 2018 Roster Cuts. Walker, Andrew. Colts.com. September 1, 2018.

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