Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste

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Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste
No. 51 – Los Angeles Chargers
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2001-05-31) May 31, 2001 (age 23)
Florida City, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: South Dade (Miami, Florida)
College: UCF (2019–2022)
Ole Miss (2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Player stats at PFR

Jeremiah Arshad Jean-Baptiste (born May 31, 2001) is an American football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCF Knights and the Ole Miss Rebels.

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Early life and high school

Jean-Baptiste grew up in Florida City, Florida and attended South Dade Senior High School. During his high school career, he recorded 131 tackles, seven tackles for loss and five sacks as a junior. He would also lead his team to a regional championship game appearance. He was rated the No. 71 inside linebacker in the nation and the No. 213 player in the state of Florida according to 247Sports. [1] He was a three-star rated recruit and committed to play college football for the University of Central Florida [2] [3] over offers from Ole Miss, Buffalo, Georgia Tech and UMass. [4]

College career

UCF

During his true freshman season in 2019, he played in all 13 games as a reserve linebacker. He finished the season with 12 total tackles (11 solo and one assisted), two tackles for loss and one pass breakup. [5] During the 2020 season, he appeared in all 10 games and started two of them at linebacker. He finished the season with 37 total tackles (27 solo and 10 assisted), 27 unassisted stops and half a tackle for loss. [6] During the 2021 season, he appeared in 12 games and started five of them at linebacker. He finished the season with 51 total tackles (22 solo and 29 assisted), 6.5 tackles for loss, an interception, a sack, two pass breakups and a forced fumble. [7] During the 2022 season, he played in and started 10 games, finishing the season with 52 total tackles (37 solo and 15 assisted), five tackles for loss, four pass breakups and one forced fumble. [8]

On December 6, 2022, Jean-Baptiste announced that he would enter the transfer portal. [9]

Ole Miss

On December 16, 2022, Jean-Baptiste announced that he would transfer to Ole Miss. [10]

During the 2023 season, he appeared in all 13 games and started 10 of them at linebacker. He finished the season with placing fifth on the team with 54 total tackles (24 solo and 30 assisted), 4.5 tackles for loss, one pass breakup and two quarterback hurries. [11]

On January 2, 2024, Jean-Baptiste announced that he would declare for the 2024 NFL draft. [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 Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄2 in
(1.87 m)		231 lb
(105 kg)		31+3⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.68 s1.67 s2.70 s4.55 s7.20 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)		8 ft 11 in
(2.72 m)		24 reps
All values from Pro Day [13]

On April 27, 2024, Jean-Baptiste signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent. [14] [15] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. [16] [17]

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  2. ↑ Helwig, Brandon (December 10, 2018). "Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste excited about his future at UCF". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  3. ↑ "South Dade LB Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste talks UCF commitment". Orlando Sentinel . June 24, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste, South Dade, Inside Linebacker". 247Sports.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste 2019 Gamelog". Sports Reference . Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste 2020 Gamelog". Sports Reference . Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste 2021 Gamelog". Sports Reference . Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste 2022 Gamelog". Sports Reference . Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  9. ↑ Smith, Brian (December 6, 2022). "Thoughts: Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste Enters Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  10. ↑ Wednesday, Whiskey (December 16, 2022). "UCF Linebacker Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste Commits To Ole Miss". Red Cup Rebellion. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste 2023 Gamelog". Sports Reference . Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  12. ↑ Komis, Tyler (January 2, 2024). "Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste pays his respects to Rebel Nation on his way out". 247Sports.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  13. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Agree to Terms with Undrafted Free Agents". chargers.com. April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Bolts Sign Six Members of 2024 Draft Class, 21 Undrafted Free Agents". Chargers.com. May 10, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 27, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Chargers Claim Hassan Haskins; Sign 15 Players to Practice Squad". Chargers.com. August 28, 2024.
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