Jeremiah Ledbetter

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Jeremiah Ledbetter
Profile
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (1994-05-29) May 29, 1994 (age 32)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight299 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High schoolGainesville (Gainesville, Georgia)
CollegeHutchinson CC (2012–2014)
Arkansas (2015–2016)
NFL draft2017: 6th round, 205th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles80
Sacks3.5
Pass deflections1
Fumble recoveries1
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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Jeremiah Ledbetter (born May 29, 1994) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Early life

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Ledbetter began his career at Olympia High School before transferring to Gainesville High School.[1]

College career

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Ledbetter began his collegiate career at Hutchinson Community College in 2013, finishing there as an All-American in 2014, with 24.5 tackles for loss and 15.5 sacks.[2] He transferred to Arkansas and stepped in right away, making 55 tackles, 7.5 for loss, and two sacks as a junior in 2015. He topped those marks as a senior in 2016, with 5.5 sacks, and was credited with 49 total tackles, 7.5 for loss.[3]

Professional career

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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
6 ft 3+1⁄8 in
(1.91 m)		 280 lb
(127 kg)		 34+1⁄4 in
(0.87 m)		 10 in
(0.25 m)		 4.80 s 1.67 s 2.70 s 4.56 s 7.55 s 33.5 in
(0.85 m)		 10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)		 29 reps
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Detroit Lions

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The Detroit Lions selected Ledbetter in the sixth round with the 205th overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft.[7] On May 12, 2017, the Lions signed Ledbetter to a four-year, $2.54 million contract with a signing bonus of $144,160.[8]

On September 1, 2018, Ledbetter was waived by the Lions.[9]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (first stint)

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On September 3, 2018, Ledbetter was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad.[10] He was promoted to the active roster on December 19.[11]

Ledbetter was waived/injured during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019,[12] and reverted to the team's injured reserve list the next day. He was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 11.[13]

Baltimore Ravens

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On October 2, 2019, Ledbetter was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.[14] He was released on October 21, 2019.[15]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (second stint)

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On October 22, 2019, Ledbetter was re-signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad.[16]

Ledbetter signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on December 30, 2019. Ledbetter was waived by the Buccaneers during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and was signed to the practice squad the following day.[17] He was elevated to the active roster on October 17 for the team's week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[18] He was signed to the active roster on December 2.[19] In Week 16 against the Detroit Lions, Ledbetter recorded his first career sack on Chase Daniel during the 47–7 win.[20] Ledbetter earned a Super Bowl championship when the Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV.[21][22]

Ledbetter was given an exclusive-rights free agent tender by the Buccaneers on March 9, 2021.[23] He was waived by the Buccaneers on August 31.[24]

Arizona Cardinals

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On September 3, 2021, Ledbetter was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[25] He was released on October 26.[26]

Jacksonville Jaguars

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On November 1, 2021, Ledbetter was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad.[27] He signed a reserve/future contract with Jacksonville on January 10, 2022.[28] Ledbetter was waived/injured by the Jaguars on August 10,[29] and was placed on injured reserve the next day.[30] He was released on August 22. Ledbetter was re-signed to the team's practice squad on October 12.[31] He was signed to the active roster on December 28.[32]

On March 8, 2024, Ledbetter re-signed with the Jaguars.[33]

New York Giants

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On March 14, 2025, Ledbetter signed with the New York Giants.[34] He was released on August 26 as part of final roster cuts.[35]

References

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