Thad Jemison

Thad Jemison (born December 24, 1961) is an American former football wide receiver. He played college football at Ohio State, and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 12th round of the 1984 NFL draft. He played professionally in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Early life Thad Jemison was born on December 24, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jemison also lettered in basketball and track in high school. He saw more playing time as a senior in 1983 after the graduation of Gary Williams. Jemison majored in business from 1980 to 1982 before switching to economics in 1983.

Jemison signed with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL) in December 1984. He was released on February 19, 1985, before the start of the 1985 USFL season.

Jemison then signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL). In late June 1985, he was traded to the Toronto Argonauts for Richard Tharpe.

In early October 1985, Jemison was signed to a 21-day trial by the CFL's Ottawa Rough Riders. Jemison was later released on June 21, 1986.

Jemison then signed with the Eskimos again, and was moved to the practice roster before the start of the 1986 CFL season. He was released from the practice roster on July 15, 1986.

Coaching career Jemison later became a football coach with over 20 years of experience at the high school level. He also had a stint as an assistant at Kent State.