Jamien Sherwood

Jamien Sherwood (born January 12, 2000) is an American football linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn.

Jamien Sherwood
No. 44 – New York Jets
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2000-01-12) January 12, 2000
Jensen Beach, Florida
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Jensen Beach (Jensen Beach, Florida)
College:Auburn
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 5 / Pick: 146
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2021
Total tackles:15
Sacks:0.0
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Sherwood attended Jensen Beach High School in Jensen Beach, Florida. He committed to Auburn University to play college football.[1][2][3]

College career

Sherwood played in 13 games his true freshman season at Auburn in 2018 and recorded 23 tackles, one interception and 1.5 sacks.[4][5] As a sophomore in 2019, he had 43 tackles in 13 games. As a junior in 2020, Sherwood became a starter for the first time.[6][7] He finished the year with 75 tackles and one sack.

Professional career

Sherwood was selected in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft by the New York Jets.[8] In Week 7, Sherwood suffered a torn Achilles and was placed on season-ending injured reserve on October 26, 2021.[9]

References
  1. Stevens, Matthew. "Four-star Florida DB Jamien Sherwood commits to Auburn". The Montgomery Advertiser.
  2. Champlin, Drew (July 25, 2017). "Auburn gets commitment from Fla. safety Jamien Sherwood". al.
  3. Champlin, Drew (August 9, 2017). "Why coach feels Auburn commit Jamien Sherwood is unique". al.
  4. Vitale, Josh. "Freshman safety duo of Smoke Monday, Jamien Sherwood 'going to be special' at Auburn". The Anniston Star.
  5. "Jamien Sherwood is shy but effective for AU". al. October 24, 2018.
  6. Vitale, Josh. "Safety Jamien Sherwood might be on the verge of becoming 'the best thing at Auburn'". The Montgomery Advertiser.
  7. "Jamien Sherwood ready to 'play big' in Iron Bowl". The Auburn Plainsman.
  8. Lange, Randy (May 1, 2021). "Jets Select LB Jamien Sherwood in 5th Round of 2021 NFL Draft". NewYorkJets.com.
  9. Greenberg, Ethan (October 26, 2021). "Jets Sign S Jarrod Wilson, Release S Adrian Colbert". NewYorkJets.com.


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