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, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Jensen Beach (Jensen Beach, Florida)
College:Auburn (2018–2020)
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 5 / Pick: 146
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 9, 2022
Total tackles:23
Sacks:0.5
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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 2020 season with 75 tackles and one sack.[8]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)		 216 lb
(98 kg)		 34 in
(0.86 m)		 10 in
(0.25 m)		4.76 s1.64 s2.82 s4.36 s7.15 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)		10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		15 reps
All values from Pro Day[9][10]

Sherwood was selected in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft by the New York Jets.[11] Sherwood started in his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers.[12] In Week 7, Sherwood suffered a torn Achilles and was placed on season-ending injured reserve on October 26, 2021.[13] As a rookie, he started in four of the five games he played in. He finished with 15 total tackles.[12]

Sherwood returned from his injury for the 2022 season. He appeared in all 17 games. He recorded 16 total tackles and mainly played special teams.[14]

References
  1. Stevens, Matthew (July 25, 2017). "Four-star Florida DB Jamien Sherwood commits to Auburn". The Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  2. Champlin, Drew (July 25, 2017). "Auburn gets commitment from Fla. safety Jamien Sherwood". AL.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  3. Champlin, Drew (August 9, 2017). "Why coach feels Auburn commit Jamien Sherwood is unique". AL.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  4. Vitale, Josh (October 25, 2018). "Freshman safety duo of Smoke Monday, Jamien Sherwood 'going to be special' at Auburn". The Anniston Star. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  5. Blum, Sam (October 24, 2018). "Jamien Sherwood is shy but effective for AU". AL.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  6. Vitale, Josh (September 10, 2020). "Safety Jamien Sherwood might be on the verge of becoming 'the best thing at Auburn'". The Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  7. Weese, Jake (November 27, 2020). "Jamien Sherwood ready to 'play big' in Iron Bowl". The Auburn Plainsman. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  8. "Jamien Sherwood 2020 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  9. "Jamien Sherwood Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  10. "2021 Draft Scout Jamien Sherwood, Auburn NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  11. Lange, Randy (May 1, 2021). "Jets Select LB Jamien Sherwood in 5th Round of 2021 NFL Draft". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  12. "Jamien Sherwood 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  13. Greenberg, Ethan (October 26, 2021). "Jets Sign S Jarrod Wilson, Release S Adrian Colbert". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  14. "Jamien Sherwood 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.


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