Kerwin Waldroup

Last updated

Kerwin Waldroup
No. 93
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1974-08-01) August 1, 1974 (age 50)
Country Club Hills, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
High school: Olympia Fields (IL) Rich Central
College: Central State
NFL draft: 1996  / round: 5 / pick: 158
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played – started:40–34
Tackles:69
Sacks:5.0

Kerwin Waldroup (born August 1, 1974) is a former professional American football player who played defensive end for three seasons for the Detroit Lions. He initially played college football at University of Michigan before transferring and finishing at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. He is a graduate of Rich Central High School. [1] Following his football career, he served jail time for child abuse.

Contents

Career

Waldroup was born on August 1, 1974, in Country Club Hills, Illinois. He was a member of the 1992, 1993 and 1994 Michigan Wolverines, wearing the number 59. [1] He recorded no stats in 1992, and only one tackle in 1993. In 1994, he posted a total of 32 tackles including 10 against Illinois on October 22 and 8 against Colorado in The Miracle at Michigan. The final game in which he recorded any stats for Michigan was on October 29, 1994, against Purdue. [2] He is not credited with earning a varsity letter in any season at Michigan. [1] In the week after the Purdue game, Waldroup told Michigan's coaches that he was quitting the team. Head coach Gary Moeller delayed announcing Waldroup's departure until early November, in hopes that Waldroup would reconsider. Moeller told reporters that "academics may have played a part in Waldroup's decision." [3]

Waldroup was drafted in the fifth round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Lions. [4] Waldroup recorded 69 solo tackles [5] [6] and five quarterback sacks [6] [7] [8] in his three-year career in the National Football League. He had a career-high six tackles in three games, including back-to-back games in October for the 1996 Detroit Lions. [9] [10] [11]

Post football

In December 2006, Waldroup was faced with four charges of false imprisonment, child abuse and depriving a victim of a phone. He allegedly held his girlfriend, Sheri Amos, and her children ages 10, 13 and 16 for two days at a Ramada Inn hotel near Interstate 95 in St. Augustine, Florida. [12] [13] He pleaded no contest to child abuse and was sentenced to six months in jail to be followed by 2 years of probation. [14]

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 "Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan Football Rosters". Bentley Historical Library. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Statistics Archives: Michigan Football Statistic Archive Query Page". University of Michigan. Archived from the original on November 12, 2007. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Linebacker Waldroup calls it quits; gridders still attracting yellow flags". The Michigan Daily. November 7, 1994.
  4. ↑ "1996 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Kerwin Waldroup". CNN Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on July 9, 2001. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  6. 1 2 "Kerwin Waldroup". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Kerwin Waldroup". NFL.com . Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  8. ↑ "Kerwin Waldroup". ESPN . Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Kerwin Waldroup Game-by-Game Stats (1996)". ESPN . Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  10. ↑ "Kerwin Waldroup Game-by-Game Stats (1997)". ESPN . Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  11. ↑ "Kerwin Waldroup Game-by-Game Stats (1998)". ESPN . Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  12. ↑ Treen, Dana (December 5, 2006). "Ex-NFL player faces abduction charges". The Florida Times-Union . Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  13. ↑ "Former NFL Player Faces 6 Felony Charges". WJXT . December 5, 2006. Archived from the original on June 20, 2007. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  14. ↑ Prior, Richard (October 3, 2007). "Former NFL player to be sentenced for child abuse". The St. Augustine Record . Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2011.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rod Woodson</span> American football player and coach (born 1965)

Roderick Kevin Woodson is an American former professional football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. Widely considered one of the greatest cornerbacks of all time, Woodson holds the NFL record for fumble recoveries (32) by a defensive player, and interceptions returned for touchdown (12). He was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1993.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gary Danielson</span> American football player and commentator (born 1951)

Gary Dennis Danielson is an American college football commentator and former professional football player. Danielson was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Detroit Lions from 1976 to 1984 and for the Cleveland Browns in 1985, 1987, and 1988. Since 2006, he has worked for CBS Sports as a commentator for its college football coverage and previously held the same position for ABC Sports from 1997 through 2005 and ESPN from 1990 through 1996.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Spielman</span> American football player, coach, and executive (born 1965)

Charles Christopher Spielman is an American former professional football player who is a special assistant to the owner and CEO for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes, twice earning All-American honors. He played professional football for the Detroit Lions in the NFL, where he was a three-time All-Pro. He also played for the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns, and coached for the Arena Football League (AFL)'s Columbus Destroyers. He was a broadcaster for Fox Sports and ESPN from 1999 to 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lomas Brown</span> American football player (born 1963)

Lomas Brown Jr. is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons in the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s. Brown played college football for the Florida Gators, receiving consensus All-American honors. A first-round pick in the 1985 NFL draft, he played professionally for the Detroit Lions and four other NFL teams. He is currently a color analyst for Lions radio broadcasts on WXYT 97.1 The Ticket, as well as a commentator and analyst for ESPN and other television and radio networks.

Trezelle Samuel Jenkins is a former American football player. He played college football as an offensive tackle for the University of Michigan from 1991 to 1995. His nickname at U of M was "Tree." After being drafted in the first round of the 1995 NFL draft, he played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1995 to 1997.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan Wolverines football</span> Football team of the University of Michigan

The Michigan Wolverines football team represents the University of Michigan in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. Michigan has the most all-time wins in college football history. The team is known for its distinctive winged helmet, its fight song, its record-breaking attendance figures at Michigan Stadium, and its many rivalries, particularly its annual, regular season-ending game against Ohio State, known simply as "The Game," once voted as ESPN's best sports rivalry.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Central Michigan Chippewas football</span> Football team of Central Michigan University

The Central Michigan Chippewas are a college football program in Division I FBS, representing Central Michigan University (CMU). CMU has the 30th highest overall winning percentage of programs playing in NCAA Division I.

John Stuart "Jumbo" Elliott is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle for 14 years in the National Football League (NFL) with the New York Giants from 1988 to 1995 and the New York Jets from 1996 to 2000 and 2002. He appeared in 197 NFL games, including 156 as a starter. He was a key player on the 1990 New York Giants team that won Super Bowl XXV, received All-Madden honors in 1990 and 1991, and was selected to play in the 1993 Pro Bowl. His signature moment came in October 2000 when he caught the game-tying touchdown pass in the game known as the "Monday Night Miracle".

Eric Matthew Elliott is a former American football player. He played college football as a center and guard for the University of Michigan from 1988 to 1991. He started 35 games at Michigan and was selected as an All-American in 1991. He played professional football as a center and guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins in 1992 and for the Carolina Panthers from 1995 to 1997.

Kevin Craig Brooks is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines. He was selected by the Cowboys in the first round of the 1985 NFL draft.

Jarrett Irons is a former American football player. A native of The Woodlands, Texas, Irons played college football as a linebacker at the University of Michigan from 1993 to 1996. He was a team co-captain of the 1995 and 1996 teams and was selected to the All-Big Ten Conference team both years. As a senior, he was selected as a consensus first-team linebacker on the 1996 College Football All-America Team. At the end of his collegiate career, Irons held Michigan's career tackles record.

Steven Craig Morrison is a retired professional American football linebacker who played for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) from 1995 to 1998. He is currently the associate head coach/linebackers coach at Bowling Green Falcons football. He previously served as the linebackers coach for the Eastern Michigan Eagles football team, on the coaching staff at Western Michigan, and as the linebackers coach at Syracuse Orange football. Prior to these professional experiences, he had excelled in college football as an All-Big Ten Conference inside linebacker from 1990 to 1994 for the Michigan Wolverines, whom he served as captain. In high school, he had been a Detroit Free Press first-team All-State (Michigan) and second-team All-Midwest selection in football and an All-American in lacrosse.

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

Clifford Samuel Avril is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers and was selected in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions. He also played for the Seattle Seahawks, with whom he won Super Bowl XLVIII and made a Pro Bowl.

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

Donovan Jamelle Warren is a former American football cornerback. Warren was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent following the 2010 NFL draft. He also played with the Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears. He played college football at the University of Michigan, where he started in 34 of 36 games. As a member of the 2009 Michigan Wolverines, he led the team in interceptions, earning first-team All-Big Ten recognition from the media. Warren played high school football at Long Beach Polytechnic in California.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Kerrigan</span> American football player and coach (born 1988)

Patrick Ryan Kerrigan is an American football coach and former player who is the assistant linebackers and pass rush specialist coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers, earning unanimous All-American honors as a senior before being selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2011 Big Ten Conference football season</span> Sports season

The 2011 Big Ten Conference football season is the 116th for the Big Ten. The conference started its season on Saturday, September 3, as each of the conference's teams began their respective 2011 season of NCAA Division I FBS competition. This season is Nebraska's first season as a member of the Big Ten, and also marks the creation of conference divisions, and a championship game. The season was also notable for the Penn State child sex abuse scandal.

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

Dwight "Bill" Bentley is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette and was selected in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions.

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

Trae Waynes is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round, 11th overall of the 2015 NFL draft. He also spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals.

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

Quandre Diggs is an American professional football safety for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas, and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He played his first two years in the NFL as a cornerback before being moved to safety. In 2019, Diggs was traded to the Seattle Seahawks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ja'Whaun Bentley</span> American football player (born 1996)

Ja'Whaun Louis Bentley is an American professional football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Purdue. He was drafted by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL draft.

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.