J. J. Syvrud

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J. J. Syvrud
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1977-05-10) May 10, 1977 (age 47)
Rock Springs, Wyoming, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school: Rock Springs (WY)
College: Jamestown
NFL draft: 1999  / round: 7 / pick: 235
Career history
Player stats at PFR

J. J. Syvrud (born May 10, 1977) is an American former professional football linebacker who played one season with the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Jets in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL draft. He played college football at Jamestown College and attended Rock Springs High School in Rock Springs, Wyoming J.J later went on to be an assistant coach for Rock Springs High School. [1]

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College career

Syvrud participated in football and track at Jamestown College. He was inducted into the Jamestown College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. [2]

Professional career

Syvrud was selected by the New York Jets with the 235th pick in the 1999 NFL draft and signed with the team on June 18, 1999. [3] He played in one game for the Jets during the 1999 season. [1] He was released by the Jets and signed to the team's practice squad on August 29, 2000. Syvrud was released by the Jets on September 1, 2001. [4]

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