Lorenzo Jerome
Lorenzo Jerome (born January 20, 1995) is an American football free safety for the Calgary Stampeders. He played college football at St. Francis.
No. 49 – Calgary Stampeders | |||
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Position: | Free safety | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Sunrise, Florida | January 20, 1995||
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
Weight: | 204 lb (93 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | J. P. Taravella (Coral Springs, Florida) | ||
College: | St. Francis | ||
Undrafted: | 2017 | ||
Career history | |||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
Roster status: | Practice roster | ||
Career highlights and awards | |||
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Career NFL statistics | |||
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Early years
Jerome was a three-year starter at quarterback and defensive back at J.P. Taravella High School.
College career
Jerome started all 11 games his freshman year and won NEC Defensive Rookie of the Year. As a junior, Jerome was named Second Team All-American as a kick returner by STATS FCS. Senior year, Jerome accepted invitations to play in the NFLPA Bowl and Senior Bowl, the first player in SFU and NEC history to be invited to those games. He had two interceptions in each all-star game and added a forced fumble in the Senior Bowl. Jerome also became first player in school and conference history to be invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.[1]
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
204 lb (93 kg) |
30.6 in (0.78 m) |
8.6 in (0.22 m) |
4.70 s | 1.68 s | 2.74 s | 4.68 s | 7.63 s | 11 reps | |||
All values from NFL Combine.[2] |
San Francisco 49ers
Jerome was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2017.[3] After making the initial 53-man roster, Jerome was waived by the 49ers on October 9, 2017.[4]
Seattle Seahawks
On July 30, 2018, Jerome signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[5] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[6]
Calgary Stampeders
He signed with Calgary in 2019.[7]
References
- "Lorenzo Jerome – Football". Saint Francis University Athletics.
- "Lorenzo Jerome, DS #10 SS, Saint Francis (PA)". NFL Draft Scout. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
- "49ers Sign 6 Draft Picks, 18 Undrafted Free Agents". 49ers.com. May 4, 2017. Archived from the original on December 19, 2017. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
- "49ers Claim DB Dexter McCoil, Waive DB Lorenzo Jerome". 49ers.com. October 9, 2017. Archived from the original on December 11, 2017.
- Boyle, John (July 30, 2018). "Seahawks Sign Safety Lorenzo Jerome; Linebacker Joshua Perry Announces Retirement". Seahawks.com.
- "Seahawks Set 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com. September 1, 2018.
- "Former St. Francis (Pa.) standout Lorenzo Jerome signs with Calgary of CFL - TribLIVE.com". triblive.com.