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Jeremy Rashaad Lane (born July 14, 1990) is an American former professional football cornerback. He played college football at Northwestern State University of Louisiana and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft. He became a member of the Legion of Boom, and was part of Seattle's Super Bowl XLVIII-winning team over the Denver Broncos.
Key Information
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
190 lb (86 kg) |
32+1⁄2 in (0.83 m) |
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
4.48 s | 1.58 s | 2.59 s | 4.14 s | 7.02 s | 42.0 in (1.07 m) |
10 ft 10 in (3.30 m) |
12 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[1] | ||||||||||||
On April 28, 2012, Lane was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 172nd pick overall in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft.[2] On May 7, 2012, he agreed to contract terms.[3] During the 2013 NFL season, Lane won his first Super Bowl ring as a member of the Seahawks. In Super Bowl XLVIII, the Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos by a score of 43–8.[4] Lane suffered a groin injury in Week 1 of the 2014 season against the Green Bay Packers.[5]
Lane recorded his first career interception in Super Bowl XLIX, picking off quarterback Tom Brady on a pass at the goal-line in the first quarter. The play proved costly as on the interception return, Lane suffered a severe arm injury and a torn ACL after being tackled by Julian Edelman during the return of the interception; he did not return to the game which they later lost 28–24 to the Patriots.[6][7]
After missing the first 11 weeks of the 2015 season, Lane returned to the Seahawks in their Week 12 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Lane recorded an interception in his first quarter, picking off backup quarterback Landry Jones on a fake field goal attempt.
On March 9, 2016, Lane re-signed with the Seahawks on a four-year contract.[8]
On September 10, 2017, Lane was ejected from the Seahawks season opener against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter in an incident with wide receiver Davante Adams.[9]
On October 30, 2017, Lane was traded along with two draft picks (a 2018 fifth-rounder and a 2019 second-rounder) to the Houston Texans for offensive tackle Duane Brown.[10] However, the following day, it was reported Lane had failed his physical and would no longer be part of the trade, and instead the Seahawks would send a third-rounder in 2018 (Martinas Rankin) and second-rounder in 2019 in exchange for Brown and a 2018 fifth round pick.[11]
On March 9, 2018, Lane was released by the Seahawks, along with fellow cornerback Richard Sherman.[12]
On July 25, 2019, he signed with the SoCal Coyotes, a professional developmental football program in Palm Springs, California, to "keep himself game-ready" for future NFL opportunities.[13]
NFL career statistics
[edit]| Legend | |
|---|---|
| Bold | Career high |
Regular season
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
| 2012 | SEA | 13 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | SEA | 15 | 0 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | SEA | 7 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SEA | 6 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 60 | 0 | 54 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SEA | 16 | 9 | 49 | 36 | 13 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SEA | 13 | 6 | 31 | 21 | 10 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 70 | 21 | 146 | 103 | 43 | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 60 | 0 | 54 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Playoffs
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
| 2012 | SEA | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | SEA | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | SEA | 3 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SEA | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SEA | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | 2 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Jeremy Lane College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ Farnsworth, Clare (May 7, 2012). "Irvin, Seven Other Draft Choices Agree To Terms". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on May 30, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
- ^ "Super Bowl XLVIII – Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos – February 2nd, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ Kelly, Danny. "Seahawks place Jeremy Lane on IR". Yahoo.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ^ Wagner-McGough, Sean (November 11, 2015). "Seahawks' Jeremy Lane recounts the worst Super Bowl story ever". CBS Sports. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ Zucker, Joseph (February 19, 2015). "Jeremy Lane Injury: Updates on Seahawks CB's Arm and Return". Bleacher Report. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ Boyle, John (March 9, 2016). "Seahawks and CB Jeremy Lane Agree to Terms on New Contract". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on March 12, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
- ^ Kruse, Zach (September 10, 2017). "Live blog: Packers host Seahawks in season opener". packerswire.usatoday.com.
- ^ Rappoport, Ian (October 30, 2017). "Texans trade tackle Duane Brown to Seahawks". NFL.com. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- ^ Williams, Charean (October 31, 2017). "Jeremy Lane fails physical; Texans get third-rounder in 2018 instead". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ Patton, Andy (March 9, 2018). "Seahawks release cornerback Jeremy Lane". Seahawks Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ "SEAHAWKS' JEREMY LANE CHOOSES SOCAL COYOTES FOR NFL RETURN". The SoCal Coyotes. July 25, 2019. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Seattle Seahawks Player Page – Jeremy Lane Archived August 21, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
Media related to Jeremy Lane (American football player) at Wikimedia Commons
Jeremy Lane
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Early life
Childhood and family
Jeremy Lane was born on July 14, 1990, in Tyler, Texas.[8] He is the son of Ernest Johnson and Latistia Lane, and grew up in a close-knit family in the East Texas city.[3] Lane has one brother, Tray Clark, and one sister, Amber Jackson.[9] His extended family, including uncle Lamont Lane and grandmother Mary Lane, played a supportive role in his development, with his uncle recalling Lane as an active "little guy" who ran around with determination during his early years.[10] From a young age, Lane harbored dreams of competing in the Super Bowl, a goal he later reflected on as something he always believed would happen, though the timing was uncertain.[11] His family's encouragement fostered this ambition, with relatives like his uncle offering guidance on perseverance in athletics that influenced his path.[11] This upbringing in Tyler, surrounded by familial support, shaped Lane's early passion for sports, leading him to pursue football and track opportunities in high school.[10]High school career
Jeremy Lane attended John Tyler High School in Tyler, Texas, where he developed as a multi-sport athlete before the school was renamed Tyler High School in 2020.[12] As a senior defensive back for the Lions football team, Lane earned first-team all-district honors, recording 88 tackles, 18 pass breakups, and 2 interceptions.[13][9] Lane also excelled in track and field as a member of the school's Cujo track team, competing in the 200 meters, 400 meters, long jump, and 4x100-meter relay events.[14][9] His high school performances attracted attention from college recruiters, leading to his signing with Northwestern State University in February 2008 as part of the Southland Conference's National Letter of Intent class.[13]College career
Early years at Northwestern State
Jeremy Lane enrolled at Northwestern State University in 2008 as a freshman, majoring in criminal justice and transitioning to college football after a standout high school career that included track events, which highlighted his speed and aided his recruitment to the Division I FCS program.[9][15][16] During his freshman season in 2008, Lane saw immediate playing time as a defensive back, appearing in all 12 games without redshirting and contributing significantly to the Demons' secondary. He recorded 39 tackles, including 28 solo stops, along with 2 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery, and 8 pass breakups—the second-most on the team—demonstrating his adaptability and ball skills early on. Notable performances included a career-high 8 tackles against Stephen F. Austin and 7 solo tackles versus Sam Houston State, helping him adjust to the physicality and speed of college-level competition despite his track background emphasizing sprinting over tackling.[9] As a sophomore in 2009, Lane continued in his role as a defensive back, playing in 9 games and bolstering the secondary with 23 tackles, including standout efforts such as 5 tackles at Baylor and 4 against Houston. He also contributed on special teams by returning one kickoff for 13 yards, further showcasing his versatility and athleticism derived from high school track experience in events like the 200m and 400m, which translated to effective coverage and pursuit on the field.[9][16]Later years and draft preparation
In his junior season of 2010, Lane emerged as a key contributor in Northwestern State's secondary, recording 33 tackles with 22 solo stops, one interception returned for 15 yards, a team-leading 12 pass breakups, and one fumble recovery across 11 games and four starts.[9] Building on his earlier experience, he demonstrated growing reliability in coverage and run support, helping anchor a defense that faced challenging Southland Conference opponents.[9] As a senior in 2011, Lane solidified his role as a full-time starter at cornerback, appearing in 10 games after missing one due to injury, where he tallied 43 tackles—including 29 solo—along with one sack, two interceptions, three pass breakups, and one fumble recovery.[3] His increased snaps highlighted his leadership on the defensive backfield, as he mentored younger players and contributed to key stops in pass-heavy matchups, such as his interception against a conference rival that shifted momentum in a tight game.[3] Over his four college seasons through 2011, Lane amassed 138 total tackles, 24 pass breakups, four interceptions, and three fumble recoveries in 42 games with 14 starts, showcasing consistent production from a Division I FCS program.[3] Lane capped his senior year by earning Defensive Player of the Game honors in the Casino Del Sol College Football All-Star Game on January 16, 2012, where he recorded eight tackles and a pass breakup against a mix of draft-eligible prospects.[3] This performance underscored his readiness for professional evaluation, drawing attention from NFL scouts for his physicality and instincts in man coverage.[3] Entering the pre-draft process, Lane participated in Northwestern State's Pro Day on March 29, 2012, where his track background as a high school sprinter in the 200- and 400-meter events translated to impressive athletic metrics, including a 4.48-second 40-yard dash, a 42-inch vertical leap, a 10-foot-10-inch standing broad jump, and a 4.14-second 20-yard shuttle.[3] These results, combined with his on-field tape, positioned him as a late-round prospect with speed and explosiveness suited for special teams and nickel roles in the NFL.[17]Professional career
Draft and rookie season
Lane was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round (172nd overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft.[2] His college performance at Northwestern State, which included 24 pass breakups over his career, contributed to his draft stock as a versatile defensive back.[3] On May 7, 2012, Lane signed a four-year rookie contract with the Seahawks worth approximately $2.225 million, including a signing bonus. As a rookie, he primarily contributed on special teams, appearing in 13 games with 3 starts and recording 15 total tackles (8 solo, 7 assisted).[2] His role focused on coverage and tackling duties in punt and kickoff units, helping the Seahawks' special teams rank among the league's top performers in field position battles. In 2013, Lane saw increased opportunities on defense, logging 159 defensive snaps (about 16% of the team's total) across 15 games, where he tallied 25 tackles (18 solo, 7 assisted), 4 pass deflections, and 1 forced fumble.[18] This emergence bolstered Seattle's secondary depth, contributing to the unit's dominant performance en route to victory in Super Bowl XLVIII.Rise with the Seahawks and Super Bowl appearances
In 2014, Lane's role with the Seattle Seahawks expanded significantly from his rookie-year special teams duties to become the primary nickel cornerback in the team's vaunted Legion of Boom secondary, a unit renowned for its physicality and coverage prowess.[19][20] He appeared in seven regular-season games, recording 13 combined tackles and one forced fumble while contributing to the defense's league-leading performance in points allowed.[21] However, his season was derailed early by a re-aggravated groin injury sustained during the Week 1 victory over the Green Bay Packers, leading to his placement on injured reserve with a return designation on September 8.[19][20] Lane returned to practice in late October and played in the final six games, helping solidify the nickel package alongside cornerbacks Richard Sherman and Byron Maxwell.[21] Lane's breakout moment came during the Seahawks' playoff run to Super Bowl XLIX against the New England Patriots on February 1, 2015. In the first quarter, he secured his first career interception by picking off quarterback Tom Brady at the goal line on a third-down pass intended for tight end Rob Gronkowski, returning it 11 yards and preventing a potential touchdown.[5][22] Moments later, on the ensuing kickoff return, Lane suffered catastrophic injuries when tackled by Patriots safety Devin McCourty: a compound fracture of his left arm and a torn ACL in his right knee, forcing him out of the game and requiring immediate hospitalization and surgery.[5][22] These injuries, occurring with Seattle leading 1-0, were pivotal as the Seahawks lost 28-24; Lane later noted waking from arm surgery just before Malcolm Butler's game-sealing interception.[22] In the playoffs that year, Lane tallied 10 combined tackles and his lone interception across three games.[21] Following the Super Bowl, Lane underwent extensive rehabilitation for his arm and knee, including a second knee surgery in the offseason to address lingering issues from the ACL tear.[23] He was placed on the physically unable to perform list at the start of the 2015 season but returned to practice on November 9, 2015, after nearly 10 months of recovery, expressing excitement about rejoining the Legion of Boom.[24][25] Lane played in six regular-season games that year, starting two and notching two interceptions—including a 41-yard pick-six return against the Chicago Bears—along with 13 tackles and six pass deflections, reaffirming his value in the slot.[26] By 2016, fully recovered, Lane re-signed with the Seahawks on March 9 to a four-year contract worth $23 million, including $11 million guaranteed, securing his role as a versatile corner in the secondary.[27][28] He started nine of 16 games, amassing 49 combined tackles and contributing to the defense's continued emphasis on physical coverage during the waning years of the Legion of Boom era.[29] Notable performances included a forced fumble and recovery in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins.[29]Later years, trade attempt, and release
In October 2017, the Seattle Seahawks agreed to trade cornerback Jeremy Lane to the Houston Texans as part of a deal to acquire offensive tackle Duane Brown, but the trade fell through after Lane failed his physical examination, which was impacted by lingering effects from a torn ACL he suffered during Super Bowl XLIX in 2015 and recent groin and thigh injuries.[30][31][32] Lane returned to the Seahawks for the remainder of the 2017 season and into the 2018 offseason, where he assumed a diminished role in the secondary, starting only four games amid increased competition and his injury history.[2][1] On March 9, 2018, the Seahawks released Lane, freeing up approximately $4.75 million in salary cap space while leaving $2.5 million in dead money.[33][7][34] Following his NFL release, Lane attempted a professional comeback by signing with the SoCal Coyotes of the Gridiron Developmental Football League on July 25, 2019, aiming to regain form and attract interest from NFL teams, but the stint did not result in any further professional contracts.[35] By 2020, Lane had transitioned to former player status, with no additional appearances in professional football leagues.[2]Career statistics
Regular season
Jeremy Lane appeared in 70 regular season games over six NFL seasons, recording 146 total tackles (103 solo, 43 assisted), 2 interceptions, 15 pass deflections, and 1 forced fumble while starting 21 games.[2] His career averages included 2.1 tackles per game overall, rising to approximately 3.0 tackles per game across his 21 starts, reflecting a more prominent role in the secondary during those contests.[2] In his early years, Lane also contributed on special teams, logging significant snaps in punt coverage and return units.[2] Lane's statistical output varied by season, with limited production as a rookie before peaking in 2016 amid an expanded starting role. The following table summarizes his regular season defensive statistics year by year:| Year | Team | Games Played | Games Started | Total Tackles | Solo Tackles | Assisted Tackles | Interceptions | Pass Deflections | Forced Fumbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SEA | 13 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | SEA | 15 | 0 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | SEA | 7 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | SEA | 6 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | SEA | 16 | 9 | 49 | 36 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | SEA | 13 | 6 | 31 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | SEA | 70 | 21 | 146 | 103 | 43 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
Playoffs
Lane appeared in 12 playoff games during his NFL career, primarily with the Seattle Seahawks, accumulating 27 total tackles (17 solo, 10 assisted), 1 interception for 14 yards, and 2 passes defended.[36]Super Bowl Appearances
Lane contributed to the Seahawks' back-to-back Super Bowl appearances following the 2013 and 2014 seasons. In Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos on February 2, 2014, which Seattle won 43–8, Lane recorded 2 tackles (0 solo, 2 assisted) while helping contain the Broncos' passing attack led by Peyton Manning.[37][36] In Super Bowl XLIX against the New England Patriots on February 1, 2015, a 28–24 loss for Seattle, Lane secured his lone career playoff interception off Tom Brady in the second quarter, returning it 14 yards before suffering season-ending injuries that sidelined him for the remainder of the game; he finished with 0 tackles and 1 pass defended.[5][36] These performances underscored Lane's role in high-stakes coverage, where his interception in Super Bowl XLIX temporarily disrupted New England's rhythm, though the injury limited his overall impact in that contest.[22]Other Playoff Games
Lane participated in multiple postseason runs from 2012 to 2017, including NFC playoff appearances in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 seasons, where he provided depth at cornerback with consistent tackling and occasional disruptions. In the 2012 NFC playoffs, he notched 2 total tackles across two games against Washington and Atlanta. During the 2013 postseason en route to the Super Bowl, Lane added 2 tackles in wins over New Orleans and San Francisco. His 2014 playoff contributions in the Divisional Round and NFC Championship included 10 tackles (7 solo) over those two games, highlighted by 7 tackles in the NFC Championship victory over Green Bay. In the 2015 NFC Divisional Round win at Minnesota (2016 playoffs), Lane recorded 3 tackles and 1 pass defended, aiding Seattle's defensive effort in a low-scoring affair. In the 2016 NFC playoffs, he contributed 3 tackles and 1 pass defended in the Divisional win over Minnesota, followed by 1 tackle in the NFC Championship loss at Carolina. During the 2017 NFC playoffs, Lane recorded 2 tackles in the Wild Card win over Detroit and 5 tackles in the Divisional loss at Atlanta.[36] The table below summarizes Lane's individual playoff game statistics excluding Super Bowls, focusing on key metrics:[36]| Date | Opponent | Result | Tackles (Solo/Ast/Total) | Interceptions (Yds) | Pass Deflections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-06 | @ WAS | W, 24-14 | 0/1/1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-01-13 | @ ATL | L, 28-30 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-01-11 | NOR | W, 23-15 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-01-19 | SFO | W, 23-17 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-01-10 | CAR | W, 31-17 | 2/1/3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-01-18 | GNB | W, 28-22 | 5/2/7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-01-10 | @ MIN | W, 10-9 | 2/1/3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-01-17 | @ CAR | L, 24-31 | 0/1/1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-01-07 | DET | W, 26-6 | 0/2/2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-01-14 | @ ATL | L, 20-36 | 5/0/5 | 0 | 0 |