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.

Lorenzo Jerome
No. 49 – Calgary Stampeders
Position:Free safety
Personal information
Born: (1995-01-20) January 20, 1995
Sunrise, Florida
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
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice roster
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

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
Pre-draft measurables
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
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
  1. "Lorenzo Jerome – Football". Saint Francis University Athletics.
  2. "Lorenzo Jerome, DS #10 SS, Saint Francis (PA)". NFL Draft Scout. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  3. "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.
  4. "49ers Claim DB Dexter McCoil, Waive DB Lorenzo Jerome". 49ers.com. October 9, 2017. Archived from the original on December 11, 2017.
  5. Boyle, John (July 30, 2018). "Seahawks Sign Safety Lorenzo Jerome; Linebacker Joshua Perry Announces Retirement". Seahawks.com.
  6. "Seahawks Set 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com. September 1, 2018.
  7. "Former St. Francis (Pa.) standout Lorenzo Jerome signs with Calgary of CFL - TribLIVE.com". triblive.com.
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