Jabari Price facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||
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| Born: | August 31, 1992 Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach, Florida) |
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| College: | North Carolina | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2014 / Round: 7 / Pick: 225 | ||
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Jabari Price (born August 31, 1992) is an American former professional football player. He played as a cornerback in the NFL. Price played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels before being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2014.
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Early Life
Jabari Price grew up in Pompano Beach, Florida. He went to Blanche Ely High School, where he was a talented football player. He played as a cornerback and free safety.
During his senior year in 2010, Jabari was excellent at stopping passes. Opposing teams only threw the ball his way 23 times. Even so, he managed to get five interceptions (catching the ball thrown by the other team) and break up 12 passes. He also made 39 tackles and forced 5 fumbles.
He helped his team, the Ely Tigers, achieve a great record of 11 wins and 2 losses. They made it to the state regionals, which is a big achievement. Jabari was recognized for his skills and was chosen to play in a special all-star game for high school players.
Track and Field
Besides football, Jabari was also a fast runner on the track & field team at Blanche Ely. He competed in sprinting events like the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 400-meter dashes. He also ran in the 4 × 100 meter relay, helping his team win that event. His relay team was even named one of the best in the county.
College Recruitment
Jabari was considered a good football player by college scouts. He received scholarship offers from 10 different NCAA Division I colleges. He decided to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels because he wanted to stay closer to his home.
College Football
Jabari Price started his college football journey as a freshman at North Carolina. He played in all 13 games that season. He made 20 tackles and had one interception.
In his second year, he had hand surgery, which made him miss four games. Still, he managed to make 16 tackles.
His junior year was a big step up for him. He played in 11 games and made 76 tackles, which was the third-highest on his team. He also led his team with 9 pass break-ups. He showed his versatility by getting tackles for loss and a sack.
In his final year at North Carolina, Jabari started all 12 games. He continued to play well, making 74 tackles and breaking up 9 passes. For his strong performance, he received an honorable mention for the All-Atlantic Coast Conference team.
Professional Career
After his successful college career, Jabari Price hoped to play in the NFL. Experts thought he might be picked in the later rounds of the NFL draft.
In the 2014 NFL draft, the Minnesota Vikings selected Jabari Price in the seventh round. He was the 225th player chosen overall. Soon after, he signed a four-year contract with the Vikings.
As a rookie in 2014, Jabari played in 14 games. He mostly played on special teams, which are units used for kickoffs, punts, and field goals. He recorded 10 tackles during his first season.
In 2017, Jabari Price was released by the Vikings, ending his time with the team.
Personal Life
Jabari Price was born on August 31, 1992. His parents are Lalanda Price Sr. and Portia Williams. He grew up in Pompano Beach, Florida. His grandmother, Ernestine Price, was a respected leader in her community and worked to support civil rights.
