Alvin Pearman
Encyclopedia
Francis Alvin Pearman, II (born August 10, 1982 in Princeton, New Jersey
) is an American football
running back
who is currently a free agent, having last played for the Tennessee Titans
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars
in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Virginia
.
Pearman has also played for the Seattle Seahawks
. His Father is a PE coach at Charlotte Country Day School
for grades pre-K through 4th.
in the fourth round (127th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft
.
As a rookie in 2005, Pearman rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown on 39 attempts and caught 32 passes for 240 yards. In his first NFL game, he forced a fumble on the opening kickoff which resulted in a field goal.
Pearman also handled the bulk of the club's punt returns, averaging 8.4 yards on 49 attempts during the regular season. At seasons end, he posted 986 all-purpose yards.
His number then was 34
.
for a sixth round draft choice. His season ended after being placed on injured reserve on October 2, 2007, after a knee injury.
on December 11, 2008 after running back
Fred Taylor was placed on injured reserve
. Pearman scored a 23 yard touchdown on his only reception of the season in the final game against the Baltimore Ravens
.
He was waived on September 5, 2009.
on October 30, 2009 and he wears jersey number 35. For the season, Pearman played in 5 games, returning 11 punts for 112 yards (10.2 average) and 8 kickoffs for 174 yards (21.8 average). He also registered 4 tackles. Pearman is listed third on the depth chart at running back (behind Chris Johnson and Javon Ringer) to start the 2010-2011 season.
Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton is a community located in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It is best known as the location of Princeton University, which has been sited in the community since 1756...
) is an American football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
who is currently a free agent, having last played for the Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft
2005 NFL Draft
The 2005 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 23–24, 2005. The league also held an supplemental draft that year, which was held after...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Virginia
Virginia Cavaliers football
Virginia Cavaliers football is a college football program that competes in the NCAA Division I-FBS and the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
.
Pearman has also played for the Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
. His Father is a PE coach at Charlotte Country Day School
Charlotte Country Day School
Charlotte Country Day School is a private, secular school in Charlotte, North Carolina, with classes in grades Kindergarten-12. A junior kindergarten program is also offered. Applications to the school are reviewed on the basis of character, intellectual ability, emotional maturity, curiosity, and...
for grades pre-K through 4th.
First stint with Jaguars
Pearman was drafted by the Jacksonville JaguarsJacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the fourth round (127th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft
2005 NFL Draft
The 2005 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 23–24, 2005. The league also held an supplemental draft that year, which was held after...
.
As a rookie in 2005, Pearman rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown on 39 attempts and caught 32 passes for 240 yards. In his first NFL game, he forced a fumble on the opening kickoff which resulted in a field goal.
Pearman also handled the bulk of the club's punt returns, averaging 8.4 yards on 49 attempts during the regular season. At seasons end, he posted 986 all-purpose yards.
His number then was 34
34
Year 34 was a common year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Persicus and Vitellius...
.
Seattle Seahawks
On September 1, 2007, Pearman was traded to the Seattle SeahawksSeattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
for a sixth round draft choice. His season ended after being placed on injured reserve on October 2, 2007, after a knee injury.
Second stint with Jaguars
Pearman was re-signed by the Jacksonville JaguarsJacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
on December 11, 2008 after running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
Fred Taylor was placed on injured reserve
Injured reserve
The injured reserve list is a list of reserved players who are injured and unable to play for a period of time, used most prominently in the National Hockey League and National Football League . It is used because these leagues have a maximum number of players on the team roster, so placing a...
. Pearman scored a 23 yard touchdown on his only reception of the season in the final game against the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
.
He was waived on September 5, 2009.
Tennessee Titans
Pearman signed with the Tennessee TitansTennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
on October 30, 2009 and he wears jersey number 35. For the season, Pearman played in 5 games, returning 11 punts for 112 yards (10.2 average) and 8 kickoffs for 174 yards (21.8 average). He also registered 4 tackles. Pearman is listed third on the depth chart at running back (behind Chris Johnson and Javon Ringer) to start the 2010-2011 season.