D'Shawn Jamison

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D'Shawn Jamison
No. 5 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1999-06-04) June 4, 1999 (age 25)
New Orleans, Louisiana , U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school: Lamar
(Houston, Texas)
College: Texas (2018–2022)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:10
Pass deflections:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

D'Shawn Jamison (born June 4, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas.

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Early life

Jamison was born and lived in New Orleans until his family was displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and settled in Houston, Texas. [1] He attended Lamar High School, where he played football and ran track. [2] Jamison was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Texas over offers from Michigan, Oregon, TCU and USC. [3]

College career

Jamison played wide receiver and returned punts and kicks during his freshman season. [4] He was moved to cornerback prior to the start of his sophomore year and finished the season with 35 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, three interceptions, and three passes broken up and also returned nine punts for 118 yards and one touchdown. [5] Jamison had 31 tackles with six passes up as a junior and was named honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference as a returner after returning 17 kickoffs for 564 yards and one touchdown. and four punts 102 yards. [6] [7] He made 48 tackles with one interception while also returning 19 kickoffs for 424 yards and 12 punts for 105 yards during his senior season. [8] Jamison decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic and return to Texas for a fifth season. He had 25 tackles with two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown, and seven passes defended in his final season. [9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+1⁄4 in
(1.76 m)		184 lb
(83 kg)		30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m)		8+1⁄2 in
(0.22 m)		4.51 s1.58 s2.53 s4.28 s6.74 s33.0 in
(0.84 m)		10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		13 reps
All values from Pro Day [10]

San Francisco 49ers

Jamison was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2023. [11] Jamison was waived on August 29, 2023. [12]

Carolina Panthers

On August 30, 2023, Jamison was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers. [13] He was waived on August 28, 2024. [14]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On September 17, 2024, Jamison signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad. [15]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Texas' D'Shawn Jamison develops into complete cornerback". Houston Chronicle . September 20, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Four-star CB D'shawn Jamison commits to Texas". The Dallas Morning News . October 15, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  4. ↑ Jones, Kaelen (October 18, 2019). "Easy on the eyes: D'Shawn Jamison's talent shines through in Texas' secondary". The Athletic . Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Area alumni set for Big 12, SEC, ACC football seasons". Houston Chronicle . August 24, 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  6. ↑ Daniel, Cody (July 7, 2021). "Texas RB Bijan Robinson, DB D'Shawn Jamison named to Big 12 Preseason Team". BurntOrangeNation.com. SB Nation . Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  7. ↑ "How 'The Shark' D'Shawn Jamison came to lead the Longhorns' secondary". San Antonio Express-News . May 17, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  8. ↑ Thompson, Cole (December 3, 2021). "Texas CB D'Shawn Jamison Will Return For 2022 With Longhorns". SI.com . Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  9. ↑ "What Texas football players could get picked in the 2023 NFL Draft?". Austin American-Statesman . April 25, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  10. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout D'Shawn Jamison College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
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  13. ↑ Gantt, Darin (August 30, 2023). "Panthers add three players on waiver claims". Panthers.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  14. ↑ Gantt, Darin (August 28, 2024). "Panthers claim six new players off waivers". Panthers.com.
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