Jamien Sherwood

Jamien Sherwood (born January 12, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers.

Early life Sherwood attended Jensen Beach High School in Jensen Beach, Florida. He committed to Auburn University to play college football.

College career Sherwood played in 13 games his true freshman season at Auburn in 2018 and recorded 23 tackles, one interception and 1.5 sacks. As a sophomore in 2019, he had 43 tackles in 13 games. As a junior in 2020, Sherwood became a starter for the first time. He finished the 2020 season with 75 tackles and one sack.

Professional career

Sherwood was selected in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft by the New York Jets. Sherwood started in his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. In Week 7, Sherwood suffered a torn Achilles and was placed on season-ending injured reserve on October 26, 2021. As a rookie, he started in four of the five games he played in. He finished with 15 total tackles. In the 2023 season, he had 46 tackles, one pass defended, and one forced fumble in 17 games and three starts.

On March 12, 2025, Sherwood signed a three-year, $45 million contract extension with the Jets.

NFL career statistics Legend Led the league Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD 2021 NYJ 5 4 15 8 7 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2022 NYJ 17 0 16 12 4 0.5 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2023 NYJ 17 3 46 28 18 0.0 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2024 NYJ 17 16 158 98 60 2.0 10 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2025 NYJ 17 16 154 71 83 2.0 8 0 0 0.0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0Career 73 39 389 217 172 4.5 22 0 0 0.0 0 0 12 1 0 0 0 0

Personal life

Sherwood and his girlfriend Megan Lauren are expecting a baby girl, due to arrive in May 2026.