Jaiquawn Jarrett

Jaiquawn Jarrett (born September 21, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Temple Owls and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft.

Jaiquawn Jarrett

Jarrett with the New York Jets in 2014
No. 26, 37
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(1989-09-21) September 21, 1989 (age 35) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:	Brooklyn (NY) Fort Hamilton
College:	Temple
NFL draft:	2011: 2nd round, 54th pick
Career history
Philadelphia Eagles (2011–2012) New York Jets (2013–2015)
Career highlights and awards
2× First-team All-MAC (2009, 2010)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 83 Sacks: 1.5 Forced fumbles: 3 Fumble recoveries: 1 Interceptions: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
5 ft 11+7⁄8 in (1.83 m)	198 lb (90 kg)	32+1⁄4 in (0.82 m)	10 in (0.25 m)	4.69 s	1.58 s	2.69 s	4.14 s	6.95 s	30.5 in (0.77 m)	9 ft 5 in (2.87 m)	17 reps
All values from 2011 NFL Scouting Combine/Pro Day[1][2]

Jarrett was projected to be drafted in the third or fourth round of the 2011 NFL draft.^[2]

Philadelphia Eagles

Jarrett was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round (54th overall) of the 2011 NFL draft.^[3][4] He was signed to a four-year contract on July 27, 2011. Jarrett was released by the Philadelphia Eagles on September 11, 2012.

New York Jets

Jarrett signed a future/reserve contract with the New York Jets on December 31, 2012.^[5] Jarrett entered the 2013 preseason competing with Antonio Allen for the starting free safety job.^[6] Jarret had his breakout performance against the Steelers in 2014, earning 2 interceptions, 10 tackles, a sack, and a fumble recovery.

On April 24, 2015, Jarrett signed the one-year, restricted free agent tender to stay with the Jets.^[7] He was waived/injured by the Jets on October 24.^[8] After clearing waivers, the Jets placed him on injured reserve three days later.^[9]