Natrell Jamerson Explained

Natrell Jamerson
Position:Defensive back
Birth Date:15 December 1995
Birth Place:Ocala, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:200
High School:Vanguard (Ocala, Florida)
College:Wisconsin
Draftyear:2018
Draftround:5
Draftpick:164
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Cflstatus:American
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:13
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Cflstatlabel1:Total tackles
Cflstatvalue1:12
Cflstatlabel2:Sacks
Cflstatvalue2:0
Cflstatlabel3:fumbles
Cflstatvalue3:0
Cflstatlabel4:Interceptions
Cflstatvalue4:0

Natrell Jamerson (born December 15, 1995) is an American professional football defensive back who is a free agent. He most recently played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Wisconsin. Jamerson played wide receiver first with the Badgers before switching to cornerback and later safety.[1] Jamerson has also been a member of a half dozen teams in the NFL: New Orleans Saints, Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, New York Jets, New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders.

College career

Jamerson was a three-star wide receiver recruit at Vanguard High School in Ocala, Florida.[2] During his sophomore season with the Wisconsin Badgers football team, he returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown against Maryland.[3] He missed time during his junior season with due to a broken fibula but managed to intercept two passes. After his senior season, he received the Defensive MVP award in the 2018 East-West Shrine Game.[4]

Professional career

Pre-draft

At the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine, Jamerson recorded a 4.4 second time in the 40-yard dash. Scouting reports noted his special teams prowess and his understanding of a complex Wisconsin defensive scheme.[5]

New Orleans Saints (first stint)

Jamerson was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round, 164th overall, of the 2018 NFL draft.[6] On May 10, 2018, Jamerson signed his rookie contract with the Saints.[7] He was waived by the Saints on September 1, 2018.[8]

Houston Texans

On September 2, 2018, Jamerson was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans.[9] He played in 10 games before being waived on December 4, 2018.[10]

Green Bay Packers

On December 5, 2018, Jamerson was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers.[11] He was released on August 31, 2019.[12]

Carolina Panthers

On September 1, 2019, Jamerson was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on October 22, 2019 with a foot injury.[14]

Jamerson was waived by the Panthers on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[15] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on September 9,[16] and restored to the practice squad on September 29.[17] He was elevated to the active roster on October 29, November 21, and November 28 for the team's weeks 8, 11, and 12 games against the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, and Minnesota Vikings, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[18] [19] [20] He was signed to the active roster on December 11, 2020.[21] He was released with a "failed physical" designation on February 12, 2021.[22] [23]

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

On August 18, 2021, Jamerson signed with the New Orleans Saints.[24] He was waived on August 31, 2021.[25]

New York Jets

On October 6, 2021, the New York Jets signed Jamerson to their practice squad.[26] He was released on November 24.[27]

New York Giants

On December 6, 2021, Jamerson was signed to the New York Giants practice squad.[28] His contract expired when the teams season ended on January 9, 2022.

Las Vegas Raiders

On January 18, 2022, Jamerson signed a reserve/future contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.[29] He was released on March 25, 2022.

Calgary Stampeders

On April 18, 2022, Jamerson signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.[30] Jamerson was released by the Stampeders after the team's first pre-season game.[31] He re-signed with the Stamps on August 1, 2022, midway through the 2022 season.[32] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 13, 2024.[33]

NFL career statistics

Regular season statistics
YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Comb Total Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
HOU10 0 7 6 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 GB2 0 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 12 0 10 8 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Source: NFL.com

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NFL Draft & Combine Profile – Natrell Jamerson. National Football League. April 28, 2018.
  2. News: Path to 2018 NFL Draft: Wisconsin S Natrell Jamerson. April 27, 2018. Land of 10. April 28, 2018.
  3. News: Wisconsin S Natrell Jamerson closing in on NFL dream as draft nears. Bucky's 5th Quarter. April 28, 2018.
  4. News: Natrell Jamerson named 2018 East-West Shrine Game Defensive MVP. Bucky's 5th Quarter. April 28, 2018.
  5. News: NFL Draft 2018: Wisconsin DB Natrell Jamerson Scouting Report. Bucky's 5th Quarter. April 28, 2018.
  6. Web site: Saints pick Wisconsin safety Natrell Jamerson in 5th round of 2018 NFL Draft. Dabe, Christopher. NOLA.com. April 28, 2018. June 30, 2018.
  7. Web site: New Orleans Saints sign six draft picks. NewOrleansSaints.com. May 24, 2018. May 10, 2018.
  8. Web site: New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53. NewOrleansSaints.com. September 1, 2018.
  9. Web site: TRANSACTIONS: Texans claim three on waivers. HoustonTexans.com. September 2, 2018.
  10. Web site: TRANSACTIONS: Texans activate D'Onta Foreman from Reserve/PUP list. HoustonTexans.com. December 4, 2018.
  11. Web site: Packers claim two defensive players off waivers; place King, Carson on injured reserve. Packers.com. December 5, 2018.
  12. Web site: Packers announce roster moves. August 31, 2019. packers.com.
  13. Web site: Panthers part with Torrey Smith, Elijah Holyfield, Kevon Seymour to make three waiver claims. Henson, Max. Panthers.com. September 1, 2019.
  14. Web site: Panthers make moves at wide receiver. Panthers.com. October 22, 2019.
  15. Web site: Panthers reduce roster to 53 players. Simmons, Myles. Panthers.com. September 5, 2020.
  16. News: Natrell Jamerson: Lands on COVID-19 list . CBSSports.com . September 9, 2020 . September 25, 2020.
  17. News: Natrell Jamerson: Lifted from COVID list . CBSSports.com . September 29, 2020 . October 8, 2020.
  18. News: Alper, Josh . Panthers call up three as COVID replacements for Thursday night . NBCSports.com . October 29, 2020 . November 12, 2020.
  19. News: Panthers make roster moves prior to Week 11 . Panthers.com . November 21, 2020 . December 27, 2020.
  20. News: Voth, Bill . Christian McCaffrey ruled out of Panthers' trip to Minnesota . Panthers.com . November 28, 2020 . January 7, 2021.
  21. News: Bryan, Will . Three players activated from reserve/COVID-19 list . Panthers.com . December 11, 2020 . January 26, 2021.
  22. Web site: Alper. Josh. 2021-02-12. Panthers release Woodrow Hamilton, Natrell Jamerson. 2021-02-15. ProFootballTalk. en-US.
  23. News: Natrell Jamerson: Cut by Panthers . CBSSports.com . February 12, 2021 . February 23, 2021.
  24. News: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves . NewOrleansSaints.com . August 18, 2021 . August 18, 2021.
  25. Web site: New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 31, 2021.
  26. News: Jets LB Cashman Returns to Practice . newyorkjets.com . October 6, 2021 . October 8, 2021.
  27. Web site: Jets Sign QB James Morgan to Practice Squad. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. November 24, 2021.
  28. Web site: Giants place Wes Martin on Reserve/COVID-19, sign Natrell Jamerson to practice squad. Benton, Dan. Giantswire.com. December 7, 2021.
  29. Web site: Raiders sign Natrell Jamerson to Reserve/Future contract. Raiders.com. January 18, 2022.
  30. Web site: Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings .
  31. Web site: TSN ca Staff . 2022-05-29 . Stampeders release six players ahead of CFL roster deadline - TSN.ca . 2022-05-31 . TSN . en.
  32. Web site: TSN ca Staff . 2022-08-01 . Stampeders sign DB Jamerson - TSN.ca . 2022-08-02 . TSN . en.
  33. Web site: Official 2024 Free Agent Tracker . . May 22, 2024.