Sean Lissemore

Sean Lissemore (born September 11, 1987) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and San Diego Chargers. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (234th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at the College of William & Mary.

Sean Lissemore
No. 95, 98
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1987-09-11) September 11, 1987
Teaneck, New Jersey
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:303 lb (137 kg)
Career information
High school:Dumont (NJ)
College:William & Mary
NFL Draft:2010 / Round: 7 / Pick: 234
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:69
Tackles:135
Sacks:6.5
Pass deflections:1
Interceptions:1
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early years

Lissemore grew up in Dumont, New Jersey,[1] attending Dumont High School, where he was a three-year starter, both at offensive guard, defensive end and linebacker. As a senior, he handled kickoff duties, recorded 120 total tackles, nine sacks and one interception in his senior season. For his performance, he was selected to the First-team All-league as a linebacker and All-North Jersey Group 2, was invited to the Governor's Bowl and Bergen All-Star game and earned honorable mention all-county honors.

He was a four-year letterman and an all-league performer in track & field in the 100 (11.2 seconds) and 200 metres (23 seconds).[2][3] He also competed in the shot put (51 ft or 15.67m) and the discus (140 ft or 42.67 m).[2] He was also a three-year letter winner in wrestling,[2] where he was an All-league performer and state medalist in the 215 pound weight class.

Outside of athletics, he was also a member of Captains for Tomorrows Children and the school's jazz band where he played the saxophone.

College career

Lissmore accepted a football scholarship from the College of William & Mary and majored in kinesiology. In 2006 as a freshman, he collected 33 tackles, 2.5 for a loss and one sack.

In 2007 as a sophomore, he suffered a torn shoulder labrum and started 10-of-11 games at defensive tackle, recording 43 tackles (4 for loss), two sacks and one interception.[3][4]

As a junior in 2008, Lissmore started all 11 games and registered 51 tackles (7.5 for loss), and 4 sacks. On the season, he was the W&M QB Club Defensive Player of the Week twice (Towson/Richmond) and Special Teams Player of the Week once (New Hampshire). Against the University of New Hampshire he had 10 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack.

In 2009 as a senior, he served as a team captain, earned All-American honors from College Sporting News and Sports Network while also being selected to the All-CAA First Team. For the season, he posted 66 tackles (14 for loss), 2 interceptions, 4 quarterback hurries, 4 passes defensed and one blocked kick, all while starting 14 games. He played in the Texas vs The Nation All-Star Game.

Professional career

NFL Draft

At his Pro Day Lissemore recorded 36 reps 225 pounds,[4] he also ran a 4.83 second 40-yard dash and record a 30" vertical jump.[5] In April before the draft, he was invited to a private workout with the New York Giants.[6]

Dallas Cowboys

Lissemore was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (234th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.[7] He was inactive for the first 6 games of the season. He appeared in only two games, making his NFL debut in week eight against the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he recorded three tackles and half of a sack. He injured his left ankle on the opening kickoff of the ninth game against the Green Bay Packers.

In his second season, Lissemore played in all 16 games as a reserve defensive end in the team's 3–4 defense. He finished the year with 39 tackles, while adding 2 sacks. He also returned his first career kickoff for 38 yards against the Detroit Lions. In 2012, he played in 10 games, starting 6 at nose tackle in place of an injured Jay Ratliff.

In 2013, the team switched to a 4–3 defense and Lissemore was traded to the San Diego Chargers in exchange for a 2015 seventh round pick (#236-Mark Nzeocha) on September 1, because he wasn't seen as a good fit for the new scheme.[8]

San Diego Chargers

In 2013, he played in 15 games (2 starts), registering 31 tackles (5 for loss), 2 sacks, 1 interception and a touchdown. He missed the playoffs after suffering a shoulder injury. The next year, he played mainly as a nose tackle and saw action in 15 games (8 starts), finishing with 32 tackles and one sack.

In 2015, he appeared in 11 games (5 starts), tallying 17 tackles and 3 quarterback pressures, before being placed on the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury on December 28, after he missed 4 games[9]

On August 15, 2016, he was placed again on the injured reserve list after not recovering from his previous shoulder injury.[10] In 2017, he wasn't re-signed and announced his retirement on September 15.

References
  1. "Three North Jersey natives caught in the NFL draft". The Record (Bergen County). April 24, 2010. Missing or empty |url= (help)
  2. Archer, Todd. "Track, wrestling helped Sean Lissemore on football field". DallasNews.com. Archived from the original on January 2, 2011. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
  3. "2010 Scouting Report: Sean Lissemore, DT, William & Mary". BigCatCountry.com. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
  4. Moore, David. "Cowboys take DT Sean Lissemore in seventh round". DallasNews.com. Archived from the original on December 10, 2010. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
  5. Blake, Anthony. "Under the Radar: Sean Lissemore". BlitzNation.com. Archived from the original on July 9, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
  6. Valentine, Ed. "Daily NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Sean Lissemore, DT, William & Mary". BigBlueView.com. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
  7. "Last Cowboys pick in 2010 NFL Draft". dallascowboys.com. 2010-04-24. Archived from the original on 2010-04-27. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
  8. "Cowboys trade Sean Lissemore to Chargers". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  9. "Chargers Place Eric Weddle on IR Among Eight Roster Moves". Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  10. "Chargers Make Six Roster Moves; Place Johnson, Lissemore on IR". Retrieved September 3, 2016.
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