Lorenzo Jerome


Lorenzo Jerome is an American football free safety for the Calgary Stampeders. He played college football at St. Francis.

Early years

Jerome was a three-year starter at quarterback and defensive back at J.P. Taravella High School.

College career

Jerome started all 11 games his freshman year and won NEC Defensive Rookie of the Year. As a junior, Jerome was named Second Team All-American as a kick returner by STATS FCS. Senior year, Jerome accepted invitations to play in the NFLPA Bowl and Senior Bowl, the first player in SFU and NEC history to be invited to those games. He had two interceptions in each all-star game and added a forced fumble in the Senior Bowl. Jerome also became first player in school and conference history to be invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Jerome was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2017. After making the initial 53-man roster, Jerome was waived by the 49ers on October 9, 2017.

Seattle Seahawks

On July 30, 2018, Jerome signed with the Seattle Seahawks. He was waived on September 1, 2018.

Calgary Stampeders

He signed with Calgary in 2019.