Jerron Cage
American football player (born 1998)
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Jerron Cage (born November 25, 1998) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Columbus Aviators of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Ohio State.[1][2]
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
| No. 97 – Columbus Aviators | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 25, 1998 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 307 lb (139 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Winton Woods (Forest Park, Ohio)[1] |
| College | Ohio State (2017–2022) |
| NFL draft | 2023: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
College career
Cage was ranked as a four–star recruit by 247Sports.com coming out of Winton Woods High School.[1][3] He committed to Ohio State on July 21, 2015, over offers from Cincinnati, Kentucky, and Louisville.[4][5] His first start for Ohio State was in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship in place of fellow defensive tackle Tommy Togiai, who tested positive for COVID-19.[6] On October 31, 2021, Cage recovered a fumble by Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford and took it 57 yards for a touchdown.[7][8] Prior to the 2023 NFL draft, he accepted an invitation to play in the Hula Bowl.[9]
Professional career
New Orleans Saints
Cage signed with the New Orleans Saints after going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft.[2][10][11] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[12]
Montreal Alouettes
On January 29, 2024, Cage signed with the Montreal Alouettes.[13][14] He was released on May 15, 2024.[15] He was signed to the Alouettes' practice roster on October 13, 2024.[16] Cage re-signed with the Alouettes on December 23, 2024.[16]
Columbus Aviators
On March 23, 2026, Cage signed with the Columbus Aviators.[17]