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Jerron McMillian
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McMillian with the Green Bay Packers
Personal information
Born: (1989-04-02) April 2, 1989 (age 35)
Newark, New Jersey
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
College:Maine
NFL draft:2012 / round: 4 / pick: 133
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2013
Tackles:42
Sacks:0.0
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Jerron McMillian (born April 2, 1989) is an American football safety who is currently is currently a free agent. He played college football for Maine.

Early years

McMillian was born on April 2, 1989, the son of John and Rosemary McMillian. He attended Hillside High School, where he played quarterback and safety under coach Jim Hopke and served as team captain. Earned all-state, all-county and All-Mountain Valley Conference honors. Also played basketball. Named to his high school’s academic honor roll.

College career

McMillian played safety for the Maine Black Bears under head coach Jack Cosgrove. In McMillian's senior season he led a stout Maine defense to a #8 Ranking in the FBS and had 92 total tackles 61 solo and 31 assisted along with 11.5 tfl and 3.5 sacks with 1 interception and 5 breakups.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

McMillian was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round pick 133 overall, in the 2012 NFL Draft. The fourth round pick is the highest ever by a Black Bear, surpassing John Huard who was taken in the fifth round of the draft in 1967.

McMillian was added to the active roster to replace Nick Collins, who had been released by the Packers. In his rookie season, he played primarily in nickel and dime packages.

McMillian was released on December 3, 2013.

Kansas City Chiefs

McMillian signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on January 12, 2014.[1] The Chiefs released McMillian on August 25, 2014.[2]

References

  1. ^ Wilson, Aaron. "Chiefs sign Joe McKnight, Jerron McMillian". NationalFootballPost.com. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  2. ^ Chiefs Announce Roster Moves

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