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Jim Herrmann

b. 1962

American football player, defensive end

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Born 1962. Jim Herrmann is an American american football player.

James Herrmann (born October 20, 1962) is an American former professional football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football at Brigham Young University.

Early life Herrmann attended Arrowhead High School, where he was a starter at defensive end. He received All-county and All-conference honors as a senior. He also practiced basketball, baseball and track.

He accepted a football scholarship from Brigham Young University. As a junior, he was named a starter at defensive end, registering 36 tackles (2 for loss), 46 quarterback hurries and 16 sacks (school record).

As a senior, he was a co-captain, posting 62 tackles (10 for loss), 29 quarterback hurries and 6 sacks, while contributing to the team winning the 1984 National Championship.

He finished his college career with 106 tackles (12 for loss), 76 quarterback hurries, 26 sacks and 6 forced fumbles. At the time, he ranked second in school history in career sacks with 26 (sacks were not an official stat when Mekeli Ieremia played).

Professional career Herrmann was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (184th overall) of the 1985 NFL draft. He was waived on August 19.

In 1986, he was signed as a free agent by the Cincinnati Bengals. On August 18, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a knee injury. On July 27, 1987, the Bengals decided to release Herrmann, to avoid the risk of him being reinjured.

Personal life His maternal grandfather, John Smith, was an All-American at the University of Pennsylvania. Herrmann was an assistant football coach at Corner Canyon High School. In 2017, he was hired as the defensive line coach at Alta High School. In 2018, he was hired as an assistant football coach at Skyridge High School.

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Arrowhead High School
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Who is Jim Herrmann?

American football player, defensive end

When was Jim Herrmann born?

Jim Herrmann was born on 20 October 1962 in Milwaukee.

What is Jim Herrmann's occupation?

Jim Herrmann is an american football player.

What nationality is Jim Herrmann?

Jim Herrmann is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Jim Herrmann

Β· Wikidata: Q68867773

Β· DBpedia: Jim Herrmann (defensive end)

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