Jerome Carvin

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Jerome Carvin
No. 79 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Position: Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (2000-09-20) September 20, 2000 (age 24)
Guam
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:307 lb (139 kg)
Career information
High school: Cordova
(Cordova, Tennessee)
College: Tennessee (20182022)
NFL draft: 2023: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad

Jerome Letrell Carvin (born September 20, 2000) is an American professional football offensive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.

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Early life

Carvin was born in the U.S. territory of Guam to LeMark Carvin and Shonda Thomas, a United States Navy servicewoman. The family first moved to Houma, Louisiana shortly after Carvin's birth, before relocating once more to Memphis, Tennessee in February 2005. [1] After settling in Tennessee, Carvin started playing football as early as the fourth grade. [2] He attended Cordova High School where he played offensive and defensive lineman positions with the Cordova Wolves football team. [1] [3] During his sophomore year in 2016, Carvin helped the Wolves build a 12-2 record and play in a state semifinals game. [4] He graduated in 2018 with an athletic scholarship from Dan & Libby Morgan [1] and was rated a four-star recruiting prospect by 247Sports.com and received up to 18 collegiate sports offers. [5]

College career

Carvin enrolled at the University of Tennessee in 2018. He played alongside the Volunteers in all 12 games, taking the field as starting right guard in five games and as a left guard in one game. In his sophomore season in 2019, Carvin played in 12 games, starting the last seven as a right guard. He returned for the 2020 season in which he played all 10 games, starting four games in the right guard position. For the 2021 season, Carvin was promoted to a starting lineman role. He played seven games as a left guard, five games as a center and one game as a right guard. During his fifth and final season in 2022, Carvin was a starting left guard in all 13 games. While at Tennessee, Carvin was reunited with high school football teammate Jeremy Banks. He graduated in 2022 with a communications degree. [1]

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

On May 6, 2023, Carvin signed a three-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent follownig the 2023 NFL draft. He was released on September 6 before being re-signed by the Chiefs as part of the practice squad on New Year's Day 2024. [4] [6]

Chicago Bears

Carvin was signed by the Chicago Bears on January 9, 2024. [4]

New England Patriots

Carvin was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad on August 29, 2024 before being released on October 8. [4]

Jacksonville Jaguars

Carvin first signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 12, 2024. He was re-signed to the practice squad the following month on December 10. [4]

Houston Texans

On January 24, 2025, Carvin signed a reserve/future contract with the Houston Texans before being waived on May 21. [4]

Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint)

Carvin re-signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 18, 2025. He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [7] [8]

Personal life

Carvin has one brother named LeMark Carvin Jr. and four sisters including Lejerrica Garner, LaShauna Singleton, LaQuinta Carvin and Tianna Thomas. He stated he hopes to hold a sports occupation after his playing career is over and to someday visit his birthplace. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee Volunteers Profile. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  2. College Recruiting Profile. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  3. Cordova Wolves Profile. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 NFL Jaguars Profile. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  5. College Recruitment Profile. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  6. Goldman, Charles (June 19, 2023). Chiefs UDFA Spotlight: Tennessee OG Jerome Carvin. USA TODAY Sports. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  7. NFL Contract Details. Spotrac.com. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  8. (August 27, 2025). Roster Moves: Jaguars Announce Additions to the Practice Squad. Retrieved August 30, 2025.