Jarrick Bernard-Converse
No. 29 – New York Jets
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (2000-04-29) April 29, 2000 (age 23)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Evangel Christian Academy (Shreveport, Louisiana)
College:Oklahoma State (2018–2021)
LSU (2022)
NFL draft:2023 / Round: 6 / Pick: 204
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Jarrick Bernard-Converse (born April 29, 2000) is an American football safety for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma State and LSU.

Early years

Bernard-Converse was born on April 29, 2000, and grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana.[1] He attended Evangel Christian Academy and played track and football, being a team captain in the latter.[2] He was ranked by 247Sports as the 88th-best safety recruit and the 47th-best player from the state.[3] He committed to play college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.[4]

College career

Bernard-Converse saw immediate playing time as a true freshman, totaling in 13 appearances (nine of which he started) 59 tackles, fifth-best on the team, two sacks, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and an interception.[5][6] The following year, he posted 54 tackles, including two for a loss, five pass breakups, 1.5 sacks and an interception.[6] In 2020, Benard-Converse started all 11 games and recorded 32 tackles, leading all of Oklahoma State's cornerbacks, while also tying for the team lead with seven pass breakups.[1][7]

Bernard-Converse started all 14 games in 2021, being named first-team all-conference after leading the team with 11 pass breakups.[8] He additionally recorded 51 tackles on the year.[9] He transferred to LSU in 2022.[10] With LSU, he started nine of 13 games, tallying 44 tackles, three pass breakups and two interceptions.[11]

Professional career

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 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m) 		197 lb
(89 kg) 		32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.40 s 1.53 s 2.47 s 4.29 s 6.94 s 42.0 in
(1.07 m)		 10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		 16 reps
Sources:[12][13]

Bernard-Converse was selected, on his 23rd birthday, in the sixth round (204th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft by the New York Jets.[1][14] He was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list to start the 2023 season.[15] He was activated on October 24, 2023.[16] He made his NFL debut against the Buffalo Bills in Week 11, appearing on seven special teams snaps.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b c "NFL Draft Profile: Jarrick Bernard-Converse, Cornerback, LSU Tigers". Sports Illustrated. January 4, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "Jarrick Bernard-Converse". LSU Tigers. January 26, 2022.
  3. ^ Nagel, Cody (January 26, 2022). "Former Oklahoma State CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse transferring to LSU". 247Sports. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  4. ^ "3-star safety Jarrick Bernard signs with OSU". The O'Colly. December 20, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  5. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (April 29, 2023). "Jets Select LSU DB Jarrick Bernard-Converse with Pick No. 204". New York Jets. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Lancaster, Zach (September 10, 2020). "Jarrick Bernard-Converse Excited About the Defense in 2020". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  7. ^ Embody, Bill (January 26, 2022). "Jarrick Bernard-Converse, Oklahoma State DB and Louisiana native, commits to LSU". On3.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  8. ^ Wells, MacGregor (April 29, 2023). "2023 NFL Draft: Jets select Jarrick Bernard-Converse with No. 204 overall pick". GangGreenNation.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  9. ^ Riley, Koki (January 26, 2022). "LSU football adds Jarrick Bernard-Converse, a Shreveport native, from the transfer portal". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  10. ^ Scarborough, Alex (January 26, 2022). "Oklahoma State All-Big 12 CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse transfers to LSU". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  11. ^ Embody, Bill (April 29, 2023). "LSU DB Jarrick Bernard-Converse selected in 2023 NFL Draft". On3.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  12. ^ "Jarrick Bernard-Converse Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  13. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Jarrick Bernard-Converse College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  14. ^ Riley, Koki (April 29, 2023). "Pros and cons of New York Jets taking LSU football's Jarrick-Bernard Converse, 2023 NFL Draft". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  15. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (July 19, 2023). "Jets Place RB Breece Hall, 3 Others on Active/PUP list". NewYorkJets.com.
  16. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 24, 2023). "Jets Add DB Jarrick Bernard-Converse to Active Roster". NewYorkJets.com.
  17. ^ "Jarrick Bernard-Converse Career Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com.

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