Jamree Kromah

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Jamree Kromah
No. 59 – Chicago Bears
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (2000-06-14) June 14, 2000 (age 24)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High school: Charles Herbert Flowers (Springdale, Maryland)
College: Rutgers (2018–2021)
James Madison (2022–2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jamree Kromah (born June 14, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Rutgers and James Madison.

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Early life and high school

Kromah grew up in Glenarden, Maryland and attended Charles Herbert Flowers High School. Coming out of high school, Kromah initially decided to commit to play college football for the Old Dominion Monarchs but would de-commit. [1] [2] Kromah later flipped his commitment to play for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. [3] [4]

College career

Rutgers

During the 2019 season, Kromah notched seven tackles with half a tackle being for a loss, and half a sack. [5] During the 2020 season, Kromah appeared in two games but did not record any statistics. [6] In the 2021 season, Kromah played in 11 games making ten tackles with one and a half being for a loss. [7] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Kromah decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [8] [9]

James Madison

In Kromah's first season with the Dukes in 2022, he totaled 21 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, and three and a half sacks. [10] In week two of the 2023 season, Kromah tallied three tackles for a loss, and two sacks in a win over Virginia. [11] Kromah finished the 2023 season tallying 60 tackles with 20.5 being for a loss, 11 sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. [12]

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
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m)		274 lb
(124 kg)		35+1⁄4 in
(0.90 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.77 s1.60 s2.75 s4.63 s7.34 s31.0 in
(0.79 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
All values from Pro Day [13]

Chicago Bears

Kromah signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2024. [14] He was also selected by the San Antonio Brahmas in the fifth round of the 2024 UFL draft on July 17. [15] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. [16] [17]

New England Patriots

On September 18, 2024, Kromah was signed to the New England Patriots active roster. [18] On October 8, Kromah was waived. [19]

Chicago Bears (second stint)

On October 15, 2024, Kromah signed with the Chicago Bears practice squad. [20]

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  2. ↑ O'Leary, Riche (December 20, 2017). "Jamree Kromah breaks down signing day commitment to Rutgers". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
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  5. ↑ Farner, Keith (January 25, 2022). "Rutgers sees veteran defensive lineman enter transfer portal, per report". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Jamree Kromah". James Madison University Athletics. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  7. ↑ Deren, Bobby. "Jamree Kromah enters transfer portal". 247Sports. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
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  10. ↑ Fleischman, Noah (August 8, 2023). "Kromah Learned In A Career-Best Year 1 At JMU". Daily News-Record. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
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  13. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jamree Kromah College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
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  17. ↑ Mayer, Larry (August 28, 2024). "Roster Moves: Bears sign players to practice squad". ChicagoBears.com.
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