Jabari Greer facts for kids
Greer at the New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl XLIV victory parade in 2010.
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | February 11, 1982 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | South Side (Jackson, Tennessee) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Tennessee | ||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2004 | ||||||||||||
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Jabari Amin Greer (born February 11, 1982) is a former professional football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). Jabari played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills in 2004. Greer also played for the New Orleans Saints.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Jabari Greer was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When he was seven, his family moved to Texas. Later, they lived in Jackson, Tennessee. There, he went to South Side High School.
At South Side High, Jabari was a top athlete. He was chosen for the all-state football team. He also won seven state championships in track and field.
College Career at Tennessee
Jabari Greer went to the University of Tennessee. He was a star in both football and track and field. He broke the school record for the 110m hurdles. This record was previously held by Collin Henderson.
In 2003, he became the NCAA Indoor Champion for the 60-meter hurdles. In football, he was a starting cornerback for three years. He set a school record by playing in 51 games. Jabari graduated from Tennessee in 2004 with a degree in psychology.
Professional Football Journey
Jabari Greer had an impressive college career. However, he was not chosen in the 2004 NFL draft. This meant he was an undrafted free agent. Scouts noted he was a bit smaller than some other players.
Playing for the Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills signed Jabari Greer on April 26, 2004. He mostly played as a nickelback or dimeback. These positions are for defensive players who come onto the field in specific situations. He also played on special teams.
In 2008, he started the first 10 games of the season. During this time, he scored two "Pick 6s." A Pick 6 is when a defensive player intercepts a pass and runs it back for a touchdown. He then got injured.
Joining the New Orleans Saints
On March 4, 2009, Greer signed a four-year contract with the New Orleans Saints. He became a starting player for the Saints. He even returned an interception for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons.
Jabari was injured on November 8, 2009. He missed most of the rest of the 2009 regular season. But he recovered in time to play an important part in the playoffs. On February 12, 2014, the Saints released him. This happened after he tore his left ACL.
Life After Football
On September 11, 2014, Jabari Greer announced his retirement from football. He shared this news on ESPN.
Today, Jabari works as an NFL Analyst for TSN in Canada. He is also a college football analyst for SEC Network. He was also a broadcaster for Your Call Football. This was an interactive game where fans could call plays for players.
Personal Life and Community Work
Jabari Greer became a single father after his wife, Katrina, passed away. He started a non-profit organization called the Greer Campaign. This foundation helps both single and married fathers. It offers programs to help them develop their parenting skills.
