Jarrick Bernard-Converse Explained

Jarrick Bernard-Converse (born April 29, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma State and LSU.

Early life

Bernard-Converse was born on April 29, 2000, and grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana.^[1] He attended Evangel Christian Academy and played track and football, being a team captain in the latter.^[2] He was ranked by 247Sports as the 88th-best safety recruit and the 47th-best player from the state.^[3] He committed to play college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.^[4]

College career

Bernard-Converse saw immediate playing time as a true freshman, totaling in 13 appearances (nine of which he started) 59 tackles, fifth-best on the team, two sacks, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and an interception.^{[5] [6]} The following year, he posted 54 tackles, including two for a loss, five pass breakups, 1.5 sacks and an interception. In 2020, Benard-Converse started all 11 games and recorded 32 tackles, leading all of Oklahoma State's cornerbacks, while also tying for the team lead with seven pass breakups.^[7]

Bernard-Converse started all 14 games in 2021, being named first-team all-conference after leading the team with 11 pass breakups.^[8] He additionally recorded 51 tackles on the year.^[9] He transferred to LSU in 2022.^[10] With LSU, he started nine of 13 games, tallying 44 tackles, three pass breakups and two interceptions.^[11]

Professional career

Bernard-Converse was selected, on his 23rd birthday, in the sixth round (204th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft by the New York Jets.^[12] He was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list to start the 2023 season.^[13] He was activated on October 24, 2023.^[14] He made his NFL debut against the Buffalo Bills in Week 11, appearing on seven special teams snaps.^[15]

External links

• New York Jets bio
• LSU Tigers bio
• Oklahoma State Cowboys bio

Notes and References

1. January 4, 2023 . NFL Draft Profile: Jarrick Bernard-Converse, Cornerback, LSU Tigers . July 3, 2023 . Sports Illustrated.
2. Web site: Jarrick Bernard-Converse . January 26, 2022 . LSU Tigers.
3. Web site: Nagel . Cody . January 26, 2022 . Former Oklahoma State CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse transferring to LSU . July 3, 2023 . 247Sports.
4. Web site: December 20, 2017 . 3-star safety Jarrick Bernard signs with OSU . July 3, 2023 . The O'Colly.
5. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . April 29, 2023 . Jets Select LSU DB Jarrick Bernard-Converse with Pick No. 204 . July 3, 2023 . New York Jets.
6. Lancaster . Zach . September 10, 2020 . Jarrick Bernard-Converse Excited About the Defense in 2020 . July 3, 2023 . Sports Illustrated.
7. Web site: Embody . Bill . January 26, 2022 . Jarrick Bernard-Converse, Oklahoma State DB and Louisiana native, commits to LSU . July 3, 2023 . On3.com.
8. Web site: Wells . MacGregor . April 29, 2023 . 2023 NFL Draft: Jets select Jarrick Bernard-Converse with No. 204 overall pick . July 3, 2023 . GangGreenNation.com.
9. Web site: Riley . Koki . January 26, 2022 . LSU football adds Jarrick Bernard-Converse, a Shreveport native, from the transfer portal . July 3, 2023 . The Daily Advertiser.
10. Web site: Scarborough . Alex . January 26, 2022 . Oklahoma State All-Big 12 CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse transfers to LSU . July 3, 2023 . ESPN.com.
11. Web site: Embody . Bill . April 29, 2023 . LSU DB Jarrick Bernard-Converse selected in 2023 NFL Draft . July 3, 2023 . On3.com.
12. Web site: Riley . Koki . April 29, 2023 . Pros and cons of New York Jets taking LSU football's Jarrick-Bernard Converse, 2023 NFL Draft . July 3, 2023 . The Daily Advertiser.
13. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . July 19, 2023 . Jets Place RB Breece Hall, 3 Others on Active/PUP list . 2024-07-21 . NewYorkJets.com.
14. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . October 24, 2023 . Jets Add DB Jarrick Bernard-Converse to Active Roster . 2024-07-21 . NewYorkJets.com.
15. Web site: Jarrick Bernard-Converse Career Game Log. Pro-Football-Reference.com.