Jawan Jamison
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Starke, Florida, U.S.
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| Position | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 23, 1991 Starke, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Jacksonville (FL) Bolles |
| College | Rutgers |
| NFL draft | 2013: 7th round, 228th overall pick |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Jawan Jamison (born November 23, 1991) is an American former football running back. He played college football for Rutgers University. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.
Jamison attended The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida, where he played football and ran track. He was teammates with John Theus. He led Bolles to back-to-back Florida Class 2A state championships in 2008 and 2009. As a senior; Jamison rushed for over 1,700 yards and scored 17 touchdowns.
In track & field, Jamison was a standout sprinter. He posted a personal-best time of 10.87 seconds in the 100 meters. He was also a member of the 4 × 100 m (42.79 s) relay squad.[1]
Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the 21st all-purpose back in the nation. He accepted a scholarship from Rutgers over offers from Florida Atlantic and Northern Illinois.[2]
College career
Jamison redshirted his first year and spent his time on the scout team. As a redshirt freshman in 2011, Jamison rushed for 897 yards on 231 carries with nine touchdowns. He was the MVP of the 2011 Pinstripe Bowl after rushing for 131 yards on 27 carries with two touchdowns.[3] As a redshirt sophomore in 2012, he rushed for 1,054 yards on 242 carries four touchdowns. Jamison elected to not finish two years of eligibility and enter the 2013 NFL draft. Most draft boards have Jamison projected as a third round pick.[4]