Jeremy Jarmon
Encyclopedia
Jeremy Jarmon is an American football
defensive end
of the National Football League
. He is currently a Free Agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins
in the third round of the 2009 Supplemental draft. He played college football
at Kentucky
.
in Germantown, Tennessee. In his senior season he made 50 tackles, including 20 tackles for loss, and 10 quarterback sacks while also causing several fumbles. He helped lead team to a 10-3 record, reaching the quarterfinals of the Class AAAAA (largest classification) playoffs. He was an All-district, All-region and honorable-mention All-state. He played fullback and tight end on offense, defensive end on defense.
A budding actor, Jarmon portrayed a lead role in two theatrical productions; Macduff
in Shakespeare's Macbeth
and Colonel Jessep (the Jack Nicholson
role) in “A Few Good Men
”.
He graduated from high school at age 17.
As a redshirt sophomore, was named First-team All-SEC by Rivals.com and Second-team All-SEC by league coaches and made 62 tackles, fourth on the team and was fourth in the SEC in quarterback sacks with nine and tenth in the league in total tackles for loss with 13.5. He played in all 13 games, starting six during redshirt freshman season and tied for second on the team in tackles for loss with 6.5. He has run the 40-yard dash in 4.71 seconds, an excellent clocking for a defensive lineman.
President of the Pamoja Diversity Club, also a member of the Thespian Honor Society and French Club.
During the end of his junior year, Jarmon tested positive for a banned supplement. The supplement had been purchased over-the-counter at a nutrition store as a dietary aid while he was recuperating from an injury. Despite self-reporting and that the substance was not an enhancer, the NCAA suspended Jarmon for his senior year. He subsequently entered the NFL supplemental draft and was taken with a 3rd round picks by the Washington Redskins.
for wide receiver
Jabar Gaffney
. Jarmon was cut on September 3, 2011, as the Broncos made final decisions for their 53-man roster. The front office called it a "tough cut," noting that Jarmon's attempted switch to defensive tackle likely hurt his development.
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...
defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
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 is currently a Free Agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
in the third round of the 2009 Supplemental draft. 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 Kentucky
Kentucky Wildcats football
The Kentucky Wildcats football team is a college football program that competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and the East Division of the Southeastern Conference.-History:Paul "Bear" Bryant Era...
.
Early years
Jarmon was a three-year letterman and two-year starter at Houston High SchoolHouston High School (Germantown, Tennessee)
Houston High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Germantown, Tennessee, serving students in grades 9-12. The school is one of eight high schools currently operating in the Shelby County School District. The principal is Mrs. Leisa Justus, the vice-principal is Mrs...
in Germantown, Tennessee. In his senior season he made 50 tackles, including 20 tackles for loss, and 10 quarterback sacks while also causing several fumbles. He helped lead team to a 10-3 record, reaching the quarterfinals of the Class AAAAA (largest classification) playoffs. He was an All-district, All-region and honorable-mention All-state. He played fullback and tight end on offense, defensive end on defense.
A budding actor, Jarmon portrayed a lead role in two theatrical productions; Macduff
Macduff
Macduff may refer to:* Macduff , the character in Shakespeare's Macbeth* Macduff, Aberdeenshire, the former burgh which is now within the Aberdeenshire council area of Scotland* the Clan MacDuff, a Scottish clan...
in Shakespeare's Macbeth
Macbeth
The Tragedy of Macbeth is a play by William Shakespeare about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607...
and Colonel Jessep (the Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson is an American actor, film director, producer and writer. He is renowned for his often dark portrayals of neurotic characters. Nicholson has been nominated for an Academy Award twelve times, and has won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice: for One Flew Over the...
role) in “A Few Good Men
A Few Good Men
A Few Good Men is a play by Aaron Sorkin, first produced on Broadway by David Brown in 1989. It tells the story of military lawyers at a court-martial who uncover a high-level conspiracy in the course of defending their clients, United States Marines accused of murder.It opened on Broadway at the...
”.
He graduated from high school at age 17.
College years
Jarmon played at the University of Kentucky. He started 31-of-39 games at the University of Kentucky the last three years, totaling 17.5 sacks. Jarmon, as a redshirt junior was named Second-team All-SEC by Phil Steele’s College Football and an honorable-mention performer by The Associated Press and totaled 38 stops (10 for a loss and 4.5 sacks) while starting 12 games.As a redshirt sophomore, was named First-team All-SEC by Rivals.com and Second-team All-SEC by league coaches and made 62 tackles, fourth on the team and was fourth in the SEC in quarterback sacks with nine and tenth in the league in total tackles for loss with 13.5. He played in all 13 games, starting six during redshirt freshman season and tied for second on the team in tackles for loss with 6.5. He has run the 40-yard dash in 4.71 seconds, an excellent clocking for a defensive lineman.
President of the Pamoja Diversity Club, also a member of the Thespian Honor Society and French Club.
During the end of his junior year, Jarmon tested positive for a banned supplement. The supplement had been purchased over-the-counter at a nutrition store as a dietary aid while he was recuperating from an injury. Despite self-reporting and that the substance was not an enhancer, the NCAA suspended Jarmon for his senior year. He subsequently entered the NFL supplemental draft and was taken with a 3rd round picks by the Washington Redskins.
Washington Redskins
He was drafted by the Redskins in the third round of the 2009 Supplemental draft.Denver Broncos
After two seasons in Washington, Jarmon was traded on July 27, 2011, to the Denver BroncosDenver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
for wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
Jabar Gaffney
Jabar Gaffney
Derrick Jabar Gaffney is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
. Jarmon was cut on September 3, 2011, as the Broncos made final decisions for their 53-man roster. The front office called it a "tough cut," noting that Jarmon's attempted switch to defensive tackle likely hurt his development.