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Jermar Jefferson | 28

RB | Oregon State | Detroit Lions
Ht: 5101 / 5' 10" | Wt: 215 | Upd: 12/21/2024

Vitals

Birth Date: 04/15/2000
Age: 24
Original Team: DET
NFL Entry: 21 07 257
NFL Exp: 2
Depth Chart Key: 21/7
Team History: DET

Player History

05/21 DET D/C signed
08/22 DET waived
09/22 DET P/SQ 0-18
01/23 DET activated 18
01/23 DET P/SQ 18
01/23 DET FA for 23
08/23 DET waived/injured
08/23 DET IR
09/23 DET waived/injury settlement
10/23 DET P/SQ 8-21
01/24 DET PS/INJ 21-22
01/24 DET FA for 24
08/24 DET waived
08/24 DET P/SQ 0-16
12/24 DET activated 16

Ourlads' Profile:

2021 Guide: What Ourlads' NFL Scouting Services said about JERMAR JEFFERSON: Oregon State, 5101 208 4.60. Junior entry, three-year starter, Harbor City, CA. Pac 12 Freshman of the Year in 2018 and first-team All-Pac 12 in 2020. Has the ideal running style and ability for a zone blocking scheme that likes to get the ball outside. He is explosive from a standstill and shows a violent cut and burst up the field once he finds his lane. Can turn that explosion into power, inflicting strong contact on the defender. There are issues with his impact in the passing game from receiving and blocking perspectives. He has the upside to make things happen in the running game. Slasher with a loose lower half, explosive cutting ability, and an NFL body. Has an aggressive demeanor with the ball that will get to his points in a hurry. Aggressive and tough. Won’t go down without a fight and can get through lazy tackle attempts routinely. Can see through the first level while diagnosing the angles of linebackers. Needs more patience, doesn’t show natural timing and decision making. Struggles to create a lot on his own. Wasn’t thrown to much and lacks smooth, easy catching mechanics. Doesn’t maintain strong contact or positioning as a blocker. 2020 stats: 858 yds, 6.5 ypc, 7 TD, 9 rec, 67 yds, 7.4 ypr. Seventh round/ PFA. (A-30 1/2, H-9 5/8, BP-13, SS-4.39).