Lorenzo Jerome

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Lorenzo Jerome
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Position:Free safety
Personal information
Born: (1995-01-20) January 20, 1995 (age 27)
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:Active
CFL status:American
Career highlights and awards
  • NEC Defensive Rookie of the Year (2013)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Lorenzo Jerome (born January 20, 1995) is an American football free safety for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at St. Francis.

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 span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill 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[]

Jerome signed with the Calgary Stampeders on January 8, 2019.[7] After the CFL canceled the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jerome chose to opt-out of his contract with the Stampeders on August 26, 2020.[8]

Saskatchewan Roughriders[]

Jerome signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 9, 2021.[9]

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.
  8. ^ "Stampeders release pair of players". CFL.ca. August 26, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  9. ^ "Riders ink defensive backs Jerome and Onyeka". Riderville.com. February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.

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