Natrell Jamerson

Natrell Jamerson
No. 31 – Houston Texans
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1995-12-15) December 15, 1995
Ocala, Florida
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school: Vanguard (Ocala, Florida)
College: Wisconsin
NFL Draft: 2018 / Round: 5 / Pick: 164
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Natrell Jamerson (born December 15, 1995) is an American football safety for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin. Jamerson played wide receiver first with the Badgers before switching to cornerback and later safety.[1]

College career

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

Professional career

At the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine, Jamerson recorded a 4.4-second 40-yard dash.[1] Scouting reports noted his special teams prowess and his understanding of a complex Wisconsin defensive scheme.[5]

New Orleans Saints

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]

References

  1. 1 2 "NFL Draft & Combine Profile - NATRELL JAMERSON". www.nfl.com. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
  2. 1 2 "Path to 2018 NFL Draft: Wisconsin S Natrell Jamerson". Land of 10. 2018-04-27. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
  3. ↑ "Wisconsin S Natrell Jamerson closing in on NFL dream as draft nears". Bucky's 5th Quarter. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
  4. ↑ "Natrell Jamerson named 2018 East-West Shrine Game Defensive MVP". Bucky's 5th Quarter. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
  5. ↑ "NFL Draft 2018: Wisconsin DB Natrell Jamerson Scouting Report". Bucky's 5th Quarter. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  6. ↑ Dabe, Christopher (April 28, 2018). "Saints pick Wisconsin safety Natrell Jamerson in 5th round of 2018 NFL Draft". NOLA.com. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
  7. ↑ "New Orleans Saints sign six draft picks". NewOrleansSaints.com. May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  8. ↑ "New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 1, 2018.
  9. ↑ "TRANSACTIONS: Texans claim three on waivers". HoustonTexans.com. September 2, 2018.
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