Jonathan Garvin Explained

Jonathan Garvin
Current Team:San Francisco 49ers
Number:78
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:28 July 1999
Birth Place:Lake Worth Beach, Florida, U.S.[1] [2]
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:257
High School:Lake Worth
College:Miami (2017–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:7
Draftpick:242
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:32
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.5
Statlabel3:Pass deflections
Statvalue3:2
Pfr:G/GarvJo00
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Jonathan Neo Darnell Garvin (born July 28, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Miami.

College career

In 2018, Garvin tallied 60 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, five pass breakups, and a touchdown on a fumble return in 13 starts for the University of Miami. During his junior season, his production declined due to the emergence of defensive end Gregory Rousseau.[3] Garvin had 26 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks in his sophomore and junior seasons at Miami. In the regular season finale of his senior year against Duke, Garvin tallied a game-high 10 tackles, two sacks, 3 1/2 tackles for loss and a forced fumble.[3]

After his junior season, he decided to forgo his senior season and enter the 2020 NFL draft.[4]

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Garvin was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round with the 242nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.[5] [6] He was signed on May 26, 2020.[7] On November 24, 2021, he was placed on reserve/COVID-19 list.[8] He was activated on December 4.[9]

On July 28, 2023, Garvin was released by the Packers.[10]

Birmingham Stallions

Garvin signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the UFL on March 14, 2024.[11] His contract was terminated on August 8.[12]

San Francisco 49ers

On August 9, 2024, Garvin signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[13]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Year Team GP GS Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
GB8 0 5 2 30.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
GB16119 154 1.50 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
GB14 0 8 0 8 0.0 0 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Total 38 1 32 17 15 1.5 0 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Lake Worth star Jonathan Garvin happy to head to the 'Frozen Tundra' of Green Bay. cbs12.com.
  2. Web site: Football recruiting: Lake Worth’s Jonathan Garvin commits to Miami Hurricanes. The Palm Beach Post.
  3. Web site: Degnan . Susan . April 25, 2020 . Miami Hurricanes DE Jon Garvin goes to Green Bay Packers in final round of NFL Draft . April 25, 2020 . The Miami Herald.
  4. Web site: Furones . David . December 7, 2019 . Miami Hurricanes junior Jonathan Garvin to sign with agent, enter NFL draft – South Florida Sun-Sentinel . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191208201612/https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-hurricanes/fl-sp-um-football-jonathan-garvin-20191208-kelzwr7n6raklbibm5mc7yiody-story.html . December 8, 2019 . April 26, 2020 . Sun-Sentinel.
  5. Web site: Kruse . Zach . April 25, 2020 . Packers select Miami edge rusher Jonathan Garvin at No. 242 overall . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200501103806/https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/25/packers-select-miami-edge-rusher-jonathan-garvin-at-no-242-overall/ . May 1, 2020 . April 25, 2020 . Packers Wire.
  6. Web site: April 25, 2020 . Packers select Miami DL Jonathan Garvin with the No. 242 pick – 2020 NFL Draft . April 25, 2020 . Packers.com.
  7. Web site: May 26, 2020 . Packers sign LB Jonathan Garvin . May 26, 2020 . Packers.com.
  8. Web site: Kenney . Ben . November 24, 2021 . The Green Bay Packers sign a former Wisconsin OL to their practice squad . May 29, 2023 . Badgers Wire. USA Today . en-US.
  9. Web site: December 4, 2021 . Packers activate LB Jonathan Garvin from reserve/COVID-19 list . December 4, 2021 . Packers.com.
  10. Web site: July 28, 2023 . Packers release LB Jonathan Garvin. July 28, 2023 . packers.com.
  11. News: UFL Player Transactions, Thursday March 14, 2024 . UFLBoard.com . March 14, 2024 . March 14, 2024.
  12. UFL_PR . The #UFL has announced the following transactions: . 1821667706212643294 . August 8, 2024 . August 12, 2024.
  13. Web site: 49ers Sign Defensive Lineman and Punter, Release Tight End and More Roster Moves . 49ers.com . 10 August 2024.