Jeromey Clary

Last updated

Jeromey Clary
Jeromey Clary.JPG
Clary during a game at Denver on November 2009.
No. 66
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1983-11-05) November 5, 1983 (age 39)
Norfolk, Nebraska, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school: Mansfield (TX)
College: Kansas State
NFL Draft: 2006  / Round: 6 / Pick: 187
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× Second-team All-Big 12 (2004–2005)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:103
Games started:93
Player stats at NFL.com

Jeromey W. Clary (born November 5, 1983) is a former American football offensive lineman who played his entire career for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Chargers in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft and played college football at Kansas State.

Contents

Early life

Clary attended Mansfield High School in Mansfield, Texas.

College career

Clary closed out his K-State career as one of the top offensive tackles in the Big Twelve Conference, where he excelled on the field, as well as in the classroom. He was selected to the Academic All-District VII team as a senior and was also a three-time Academic All-Big Twelve first-team selection. During his collegiate career, Clary showed his versatility by playing both tackle positions. Clary proved to be an extremely durable player during his Wildcat career, starting 37 consecutive games over his final three seasons.

Clary earned his bachelor's degree in psychology and graduated in December 2005.

Professional career

The San Diego Chargers selected Clary out of Kansas State with their pick in the sixth round (187th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. [1]

In his rookie season, Clary spent the year on the Chargers' practice squad.

Clary became a starter late in the 2007 season. A reserve for most of the year, the coaches inserted him into the starting lineup at right tackle in early December to give the team’s struggling running game a spark. Over the final five games, the Chargers rushed for 880 yards, scored eight touchdowns and went 5-0. Clary’s ascension into the starting lineup helped the Chargers capture the AFC West title en route to a berth in the AFC Championship Game.

Clary earned the starting right tackle spot in mini camp. [2] Following the 2008 season, he was awarded $405,859 in additional pay from the NFL's performance-based pay system, which gives financial compensation based on a comparison of playing time to salary; this made him the biggest beneficiary in 2008. [3]

Clary re-signed a one-year contract with the Chargers during the 2009 off-season. [4] Clary was the Chargers’ winner of the Ed Block Courage Award in 2010 after recovering from a serious ankle injury in 2009 that required surgery. He came back from the injury and played every snap during the 2010 and ’11 seasons.

Clary again re-signed with the Chargers, this time on a four-year, $20 million contract almost immediately following the lockout during the 2011 offseason. The contract was front loaded, so Clary earned $8.5 million in the first year. Clary went on to start and play in all 16 games for the Chargers in 2011. [5]

In 2012, Clary started and played in 14 games for the Chargers at right tackle, missing two games due to a knee injury.

Clary was moved to right guard during the 2013 season after the Chargers drafted D.J. Fluker in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. [6]

After starting in 93 of his 103 career games, recurring problems with Clary's hip sidelined him for the entire 2014 season. On January 8, 2015, he announced his retirement from the NFL. [7] [8]

Personal life

Clary and his wife, Breanna, have two sons, Cannon and Jackson.

Clary enjoys country music. His favorite artist is Zac Brown Band. His hobbies include golf and spending time with his family at San Diego’s beaches and amusement parks. [9]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nick Novak</span> American football player (born 1981)

Nicholas Ryan Novak is a former American football placekicker. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Maryland.

L. J. Shelton is a former American football offensive tackle who played 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals 21st overall in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Eastern Michigan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nick Hardwick (American football)</span> American football player (born 1981)

Nicholas Adam Hardwick is an American former professional football center who played in the National Football League (NFL), playing his entire 11-year career for the San Diego Chargers. He was selected by the Chargers in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft, and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2006. He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Antoine Cason</span> American football player (born 1986)

Antoine Brandon Cason is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Arizona where he was recognized as a consensus All-American and won the Jim Thorpe Award. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Cason also played for Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, and Baltimore Ravens.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Goff (American football)</span> American football player and coach (born 1976)

Michael Jason Goff is a former American football guard and coach. He currently serves as an Offensive Line coach at San Diego State. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">San Diego Chargers</span> American football team history

The San Diego Chargers were a professional American football team that played in San Diego from 1961 until the end of the 2016 season, before relocating back to Los Angeles, where the franchise had played its inaugural 1960 season. The team is now known as the Los Angeles Chargers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eric Weddle</span> American football player (born 1985)

Eric Steven Weddle is an American former football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He played college football for the Utah Utes, where he was a consensus All-American, and was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. During his nine seasons with the Chargers, Weddle received three Pro Bowl and two first-team All-Pro selections. Weddle spent his next three seasons as a member of the Baltimore Ravens, earning Pro Bowl honors in each and extending his total selections to six. He retired after playing for the Los Angeles Rams in 2019, but returned two years later to join the Rams on their playoff run, which culminated with a start and a victory in Super Bowl LVI. Following the championship, he retired a second time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eric Berry</span> American football player (born 1988)

James Eric Berry is an American former football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, where he was a two-time unanimous All-American and recognized as the best collegiate defensive back in the country. He was then drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs fifth overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. Berry has been voted to the Pro Bowl five times and has been named to the First-team All-Pro three times. Berry last played professionally in the 2018 NFL season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Donald Butler</span> American football player (born 1988)

Donald Aubrey Butler is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at the University of Washington. He was considered one of the top linebacker prospects for the 2010 NFL Draft, and was selected with the 79th overall pick by the San Diego Chargers.

Marcus Tyler Gilchrist is a former American football safety. He played college football at Clemson. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft and also had stints with the New York Jets, Houston Texans, Oakland Raiders, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Baltimore Ravens.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Melvin Ingram</span> American football player (born 1989)

Melvin Ingram III is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at South Carolina, and earned All-American honors. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the first round with the 18th overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Johnnie Troutman</span> American football player (born 1987)

Johnnie Troutman is a former American football guard. Troutman was drafted with the 149th pick in the 5th round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He is credited with having the slowest 40-yard dash time, at 5.76 seconds.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jason Verrett</span> American football player (born 1991)

Jason Verrett is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at TCU.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Denzel Perryman</span> American football player (born 1992)

Denzel Perryman is an American football linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He has played in the NFL for the Los Angeles Chargers, Carolina Panthers, and Las Vegas Raiders. He played college football at Miami (FL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jahleel Addae</span> American football player (born 1990)

Jahleel Addae is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football for Central Michigan University where he was a captain and three-time All Mid-American Conference player. He was signed by the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2013.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dee Ford</span> American football player (born 1991)

Donald “Dee” Ford is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Auburn.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Jones (defensive tackle, born 1994)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Christopher Deshun Jones is an American football defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State, and was drafted by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Karl Joseph</span> American football player (born 1993)

Karl Myrthell Joseph is an American football strong safety who is a free agent. He played college football at West Virginia and was drafted by the Raiders in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Cleveland Browns.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eric Murray (American football)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Eric Murray is an American football safety for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Minnesota, and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Cleveland Browns.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andrew Wylie (American football)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Andrew Wylie is an American football offensive tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Eastern Michigan and went undrafted in 2017, having short stints with the Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns, and Los Angeles Chargers before signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he won Super Bowl LIV and LVII.

References

  1. ↑ "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Chargers.com - Team » Roster » #66 Jeromey Clary | OT". Archived from the original on September 20, 2007. Retrieved September 3, 2007.
  3. ↑ Bonus Pay SI.com, 2009
  4. ↑ Clary Signs Exclusive Rights Tender With Chargers Yahoo Sports, March 17, 2009
  5. ↑ "Jeromey Clary - Los Angeles Chargers - news and analysis, statistics, game logs, depth charts, contracts, injuries".
  6. ↑ "Jeromey Clary Stats, News and Video - G". NFL.com .
  7. ↑ Henne, Ricky. ""The Ultimate Pro" Jeromey Clary Retires". Chargers.com. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  8. ↑ Gehlken, Michael (January 8, 2015). "Jeromey Clary announces retirement". U-T San Diego. Archived from the original on July 2, 2015.
  9. ↑ "San Diego Chargers: Jeromey Clary". Archived from the original on August 22, 2013. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.