Jeremy Kerley

Jeremy Dashon Kerley (born November 8, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs and was selected by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL draft. Kerley was also a member of the Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, and Buffalo Bills.

Early life Kerley was born to Charlotte and Donald Kerley on November 8, 1988, in Hutto, Texas. Kerley's letterman included football and baseball. He played pitcher and centerfielder in baseball. At quarterback, Kerley led his football team to its first state championship game as a junior. and by the University of Oklahoma to play football. However, he ultimately decided to play college football for Texas Christian University. after breaking the conference record for punt return yards in a season with an NCAA-leading 563 yards.

In 2010, Kerley had 10 touchdown catches, a touchdown pass, and two rushing touchdowns. He ranked second in the nation in punt returns and third in the nation in kickoff returns. Kerley was named the Mountain West Conference Special Teams Player of the Year for the second consecutive year in 2010, as well as second-team All-Mountain West honors at wide receiver. He was one of three finalists in 2010 for the Paul Hornung Award, which honors the most versatile college football player in the nation.

New York Jets (first stint) Kerley was selected in the fifth round (153rd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. He caught his first career touchdown from Mark Sanchez against the New England Patriots on October 9, 2011.

During the season-opener against the Buffalo Bills, Kerley recorded his first career punt return touchdown. During Week 16 after Tim Tebow requested to be removed from the wildcat formation, Kerley took his place, and threw a 42-yard pass, though the Jets lost to the San Diego Chargers 27–17.

On October 21, 2014, Kerley agreed to a four-year, $16 million contract extension with $5.4 million guaranteed.

Kerley finished the 2015 season with career-highs in punt returns (48) and punt return yards (411).

On March 9, 2016, Kerley was released by the Jets.

Detroit Lions On March 21, 2016, Kerley signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions.

Kerley agreed to a three-year, $10.5 million contract extension on March 4, 2017. He was released on September 2.

New York Jets (second stint) On September 5, 2017, Kerley re-signed with the Jets on a one-year deal. On November 6, he was suspended for four games due to a PED violation. Kerley was released on December 18 after being reinstated from suspension.

Buffalo Bills

On April 16, 2018, Kerley signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills. He was released on September 15.

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Personal life Kerley and his wife, Kristal Juarez, have three children: Dae'shon, Y'manni, and Ma'liyah. Kerley's younger cousin is Olympic silver-medalist sprinter and 2022 World Athletics Champion Fred Kerley.

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