Jamaree Salyer

Last updated

Jamaree Salyer
No. 68 – Los Angeles Chargers
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (2000-07-13) July 13, 2000 (age 23)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:325 lb (147 kg)
Career information
High school: Pace
(Atlanta, Georgia)
College: Georgia (2018–2021)
NFL draft: 2022  / Round: 6 / Pick: 195
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:34
Games started:31
Player stats at PFR

Jamaree Tyreez Salyer (born July 13, 2000) is an American football guard for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia and was selected by the Chargers in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Contents

Early years

Salyer grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and attended Pace Academy. [1] Salyer was rated a five-star recruit and committed to play college football at Georgia after considering offers from Alabama, Clemson, and Ohio State. [2]

College career

Salyer played in 13 games as a reserve offensive lineman in 13 during his freshman season. [3] He played in 13 games with two starts as a sophomore and started at right tackle in Georgia's 26-14 win over Baylor in the 2020 Sugar Bowl. [4] Salyer was named Georgia's starting left tackle going into his junior season after reporting to preseason training camp 30 pounds lighter than the previous season and putting together a strong performance. [5] He started all of the Bulldogs' regular season games at left tackle and started in the 2021 Peach Bowl at left guard. [6] After considering entering the 2021 NFL Draft, he decided to return to Georgia for his senior season. [7] On January 15, 2022, Salyer declared for the 2022 NFL Draft. [8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		321 lb
(146 kg)		33+5⁄8 in
(0.85 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		4.70 s24.0 in
(0.61 m)		8 ft 2 in
(2.49 m)		31 reps
Sources: [9] [10]

Salyer was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in sixth round, 195th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft. [11] He was thrust into the starting lineup in Week 4 following an injury to left tackle Rashawn Slater, and remained the starter the rest of the season. [12]

Related Research Articles

Johnathan Jenkins is an American football nose tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, and was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, New York Giants, and Miami Dolphins.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bud Dupree</span> American football player (born 1993)

Alvin "Bud" Dupree Jr. is an American football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kentucky, and was drafted in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has also played for the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons.

Isaiah Emmanuel Wynn is an American football offensive guard for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia and was selected by the Patriots in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft, where he played the first five years of his career.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">A. J. Terrell</span> American football player (born 1998)

Aundell Terrell Jr. is an American football cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson and was selected by the Falcons in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zamir White</span> American football player (born 1999)

Zamir Alexza White, nicknamed "Zeus", is an American football running back for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia and was selected by the Raiders in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tae Crowder</span> American football player (born 1997)

Dequartavous "Tae" Crowder is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Georgia. He was selected by the New York Giants with the final pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, making him that draft's Mr. Irrelevant.

Tyson M. Campbell is an American football cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia. He was drafted by the Jaguars in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Azeez O. Ojulari is an American football linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia and was drafted by the Giants in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jordan Davis (American football)</span> American football player (born 2000)

Jordan X. Davis is an American football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a part of the team that won the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship while being named the Chuck Bednarik Award and Outland Trophy winner as a senior in 2021. Davis was drafted by the Eagles in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Georgia Bulldogs football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 Georgia Bulldogs football team represented the University of Georgia in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bulldogs played their home games at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, and competed in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by sixth-year head coach Kirby Smart. They finished the season with 14 wins and 1 loss. Georgia won the National Championship and was the consensus No. 1 team at the conclusion of the season. The 14 games won by the Bulldogs also set the record for the most wins in a single season in school history until it was broken the following season, where Georgia finished with a 15–0 record.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tre' McKitty</span> American football player (born 1999)

Tre' Roosevelt McKitty is an American football tight end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia and Florida State.

Adam O. Anderson is an American football linebacker. He previously played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jermaine Johnson II</span> American football player (born 1999)

Jermaine Curtis Johnson II is an American football linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Independence and Georgia before transferring to Florida State in 2021 where he was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. Johnson was drafted by the New York Jets with the twenty-sixth overall pick of the 2022 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Travon Walker</span> American football player (born 2000)

Yury Travon Walker is an American football linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, winning the 2022 National Championship prior to being selected first overall by the Jaguars in the 2022 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Justin Shaffer</span> American football player (born 1998)

Justin Donnnell Shaffer is an American football guard who is a free agent. He has previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at Georgia.

Christopher Paul Smith II is an American football safety for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a unanimous All-American in 2022 and a two-time CFP national champion.

Broderick Bernard Jones is an American football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a two-time CFP national champion before being selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Kamari Quincey Lassiter is an American football cornerback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, winning two national championships before being selected by the Texans in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Christopher Hinton (American football)</span> American football player (born 2000)

Christopher Hinton Jr. is an American football nose tackle for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines.

Warren Christopher McClendon is an American football offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia.

References

  1. ↑ Abolverdi, Zach (December 11, 2017). "Where Florida stands with 5-star OG Jamaree Salyer after his official visit". Palm Beach Post . Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  2. ↑ Rapp, Timothy (December 20, 2017). "5-Star OG Jamaree Salyer Commits to Georgia over Alabama, Clemson, More". Bleacher Report . Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  3. ↑ Paschall, David (April 4, 2019). "Jamaree Salyer makes headway on Georgia's stout offensive line". Chattanooga Times Free Press . Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  4. ↑ Towers, Chip (August 18, 2020). "Jamaree Salyer a key figure in Georgia's O-line rebuild". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  5. ↑ Paschall, David (August 20, 2020). "Georgia's Jamaree Salyer significantly slimmer due to grilled Chick-fil-A salads". Chattanooga Times Free Press . Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  6. ↑ Funderbunk, Kyle (March 19, 2021). "Jamaree Salyer Ready to Play Any Position". SI.com . Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  7. ↑ Towers, Chip (January 11, 2021). "Jamaree Salyer latest Georgia junior choosing to return". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  8. ↑ Carroll, Andrew (January 14, 2022). "Jamaree Salyer Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Jamaree Salyer Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  10. ↑ "2022 Draft Scout Jamaree Salyer, Georgia NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Chargers Select Jamaree Salyer With 195th Pick". Chargers.com. April 30, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Jamaree Salyer 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.