Jermar Jefferson

Jermar Jefferson

23-Year-Old Running BackRB
Detroit Lions
Questionable
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 4/1/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Jermar Jefferson in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
RANKS
$Signed a contract with the Lions in January of 2024.
Inks new deal
RBDetroit Lions
Undisclosed
January 31, 2024
Jefferson (undisclosed) signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on Tuesday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
ANALYSIS
Jefferson has spent his entire three-year career in the Lions organization, though he hasn't seen any NFL action since 2021 and has spent the better part of the past two seasons on the practice squad. The Oregon State product will stick around with the Lions heading into 2024 and will look to compete for a roster spot, provided he's made a full recovery from the health concern that caused him to be placed on the practice squad injured list last week.
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Jermar Jefferson's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 10"
 
Weight
209 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.55 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.38 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.38 sec
 
Vertical Jump
31.0 in
 
Broad Jump
115 in
 
Bench Press
13 reps
 
Hand Length
9.63 in
 
Arm Length
30.50 in
 
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
Jefferson's rookie year couldn't have gone much worse. Not only was he passed on the depth chart by converted safety Godwin Igwebuike and Kutztown State product Craig Reynolds, but he eventually missed out on a chance to see a large role on the big stage when both D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams missed time towards the end of the year. However, Jefferson has reportedly made significant progress during his first professional offseason training program. With an impressive preseason, he could work his way back up the depth chart.
Despite a solid college career at Oregon State, Jefferson fell to the Lions in the seventh round and may not get much of a chance to win a significant role as a rookie. A physical runner with NFL size who likes to batter his way through would-be tacklers, Jefferson is at his best when he can wear down the opposition over four quarters, but he does possess the vision and elusiveness to avoid contact when necessary. He also showed flashes of a three-down skill set, proving to be adequate as a pass catcher and a willing pass protector. Jefferson is joining a backfield that already has three-down options ahead of him in D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams, however, and while Detroit did part ways with Kerryon Johnson after selecting Jefferson, the next two rungs on the ladder figure to be a lot tougher to climb. There is a chance he could emerge as a short-yardage option as a rookie, but Jefferson will probably need injuries ahead of him on the depth chart to really make an impact.
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Dealing with injury
RBFree Agent
Undisclosed
January 24, 2024
The Lions placed Jefferson on the practice squad injured list Wednesday due to an unspecified issue.
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Links back with Detroit
RBFree Agent
October 24, 2023
The Lions signed Jefferson to the practice squad Tuesday.
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Receives look from Arizona
RBFree Agent
October 3, 2023
Jefferson (undisclosed) had a workout with the Cardinals on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Reaches injury settlement
RBFree Agent
Undisclosed
September 6, 2023
Jefferson (undisclosed) was waived from injured reserve by the Lions on Wednesday with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Reverts to IR
RBDetroit Lions
Undisclosed
August 31, 2023
Jefferson (undisclosed) reverted to Detroit's injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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