Jayson Palmgren

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Jayson Palmgren
No. 70 – Iowa Barnstormers
Position: Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1989-04-11) April 11, 1989 (age 34)
Kansas City, Missouri
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school: North Kansas City (MO)
College: Missouri
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:2.0
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Jayson Palmgren (born April 11, 1989) is an American football offensive lineman for the Iowa Barnstormers of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He played college football at University of Missouri and attended North Kansas City High School in North Kansas City, Missouri. He has also been a member of the Cleveland Gladiators.

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College career

Palmgren played for the Missouri Tigers from 2007 to 2011. He was the team's starter his final two years and didn't do much to help the Tigers to 18 wins. He played in 35 games during his career including 26 starts at guard.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11 in
(1.80 m)
398 lb
(181 kg)
6.37 s1.89 s3.01 s4.70 s7.84 s27 in
(0.69 m)
9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)
14 reps
All values from Missouri Pro Day [1]

Seattle Seahawks

After going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft, Palmgren was invited to rookie mini-camp with the Seattle Seahawks. [2]

Iowa Barnstormers

In 2012, Palmgren was assigned to the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League. [3] Palmgren started the final 8 games of the season for the Barnstormers. [4] Mid-way through the 2013 season, Palmgren was placed on injured reserve for the rest of the season. [5]

Pittsburgh Power

On November 23, 2013, Palmgren was assigned to the Pittsburgh Power. On June 9, 2014, Palmgren was placed on reassignment. Palmgren appeared in 8 games for the Power. [6]

Cleveland Gladiators

Palmgren was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators in 2015. [7]

Kansas City Phantoms

Palmgren signed with the Kansas City Phantoms for the 2017 season. On March 7, 2017, the Phantoms placed Palmgren on suspension.

Return to Iowa

On March 6, 2017 Palmgren signed with the Iowa Barnstormers, whom had moved to the Indoor Football League (IFL). [8] On October 5, 2017, Palmgren re-signed with the Barnstormers.

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