Jamaree Salyer Explained

Jamaree Salyer
Currentteam:Los Angeles Chargers
Number:68
Position:Guard
Birth Date:13 July 2000
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:325
High School:Pace
(Atlanta, Georgia)
College:Georgia (2018–2021)
Draftyear:2022
Draftround:6
Draftpick:195
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:34
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:31
Pfr:SalyJa00

Jamaree Tyreez Salyer (born July 13, 2000) is an American professional football guard for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia and was selected by the Chargers in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft.

Early life

Salyer grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and attended Pace Academy.[1] Salyer was rated a five-star recruit and committed to play college football at Georgia after considering offers from Alabama, Clemson, and Ohio State.[2]

College career

Salyer played in 13 games as a reserve offensive lineman in 13 during his freshman season.[3] He played in 13 games with two starts as a sophomore and started at right tackle in Georgia's 26-14 win over Baylor in the 2020 Sugar Bowl.[4] Salyer was named Georgia's starting left tackle going into his junior season after reporting to preseason training camp 30 pounds lighter than the previous season and putting together a strong performance.[5] He started all of the Bulldogs' regular season games at left tackle and started in the 2021 Peach Bowl at left guard.[6] After considering entering the 2021 NFL draft, he decided to return to Georgia for his senior season.[7] On January 15, 2022, Salyer declared for the 2022 NFL draft.[8]

Professional career

Salyer was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in sixth round, 195th overall, of the 2022 NFL draft.[9] He was thrust into the starting lineup in Week 4 following an injury to left tackle Rashawn Slater, and remained the starter the rest of the season.[10] He started in al 17 games for the Chargers in the 2023 season.[11]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abolverdi . Zach . December 11, 2017 . Where Florida stands with 5-star OG Jamaree Salyer after his official visit . January 10, 2022 . Palm Beach Post.
  2. Web site: Rapp . Timothy . December 20, 2017 . 5-Star OG Jamaree Salyer Commits to Georgia over Alabama, Clemson, More . January 10, 2022 . Bleacher Report.
  3. Web site: Paschall . David . April 4, 2019 . Jamaree Salyer makes headway on Georgia's stout offensive line . January 10, 2022 . Chattanooga Times Free Press.
  4. Web site: Towers . Chip . August 18, 2020 . Jamaree Salyer a key figure in Georgia's O-line rebuild . January 10, 2022 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  5. Web site: Paschall . David . August 20, 2020 . Georgia's Jamaree Salyer significantly slimmer due to grilled Chick-fil-A salads . January 10, 2022 . Chattanooga Times Free Press.
  6. Web site: Funderbunk . Kyle . March 19, 2021 . Jamaree Salyer Ready to Play Any Position . January 10, 2022 . SI.com.
  7. Web site: Towers . Chip . January 11, 2021 . Jamaree Salyer latest Georgia junior choosing to return . January 10, 2022 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  8. Web site: Carroll . Andrew . January 14, 2022 . Jamaree Salyer Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft . February 14, 2023 . Sports Illustrated.
  9. Web site: April 30, 2022 . Chargers Select Jamaree Salyer With 195th Pick . February 14, 2023 . Chargers.com.
  10. Web site: Jamaree Salyer 2022 Game Log . February 15, 2023 . . en.
  11. Web site: Jamaree Salyer 2023 Game Log . 2024-06-18 . . en.

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