Jermane Mayberry Explained

Position:Guard
Number:71, 75
Birth Date:29 August 1973
Birth Place:Floresville, Texas, U.S.
Draftyear:1996
Draftround:1
Draftpick:25
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:325
High School:Floresville
College:Texas A&M-Kingsville
Teams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:123
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:104
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:1
Highlights:
Pfr:M/MaybJe00

Jermane Timothy Mayberry (born August 29, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the first round of the 1996 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.[1] During the beginning of his career, Mayberry played several positions along the offensive line before settling in at right guard for the majority of his tenure. His solid play was recognized with a bid to the Pro Bowl after the 2002 season. After the 2004 season, Mayberry signed with the New Orleans Saints, where he retired before the 2006 season.

Early life

Mayberry attended Floresville High School in Floresville, Texas and lettered in football and basketball there.

College career

At Texas A&M University Kingsville, Mayberry was a consensus Division II All-America selection and a two-time All-Lone Star Conference pick at left tackle.[2]

Professional career

Mayberry decided to retire during the 2006 season while he was on the injured reserve list.[3]

Personal life

In 1996, Mayberry contributed $100,000 to Eagles Youth Partnership to finance the Eagles Eye Mobile, a mobile unit giving free eye examinations to underprivileged youth in the Philadelphia region. This can partially be contributed to a condition Mayberry developed as a child, as he has amblyopia in one eye. He is also known to have established a frozen water ice franchise called Jayberry's Water Ice around 2003.[4]

Mayberry became a Jehovah's Witness in 2002 after first being introduced to the faith by his wife in 1999.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1996 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-30 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Eagles bio . 2006-10-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20041026151136/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/teamRosterDetails.jsp?id=494 . 2004-10-26 . dead .
  3. Web site: Pasquarelli . Len . 2006-10-14 . Injured Saints OL Mayberry retires after 10 seasons . 2024-05-24 . ESPN.com . en.
  4. Web site: Eagles bio . 2006-10-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20041026151136/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/teamRosterDetails.jsp?id=494 . 2004-10-26 . dead .
  5. Brookover, Bob (2004-12-12), The Philadelphia Inquirer. :D10