Jeremy Gallon facts for kids
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Gallon at Michigan Stadium, September 2012
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
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| Born: | February 9, 1990 Apopka, Florida, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) |
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| High school: | Apopka |
| College: | Michigan |
| NFL Draft: | 2014 / Round: 7 / Pick: 244 |
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Jeremy Jermaine Gallon (born February 9, 1990) is a former American football player. He was a wide receiver, which means he caught passes from the quarterback. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines. At Michigan, he became one of the best receivers in the school's history. He holds the school record for most receiving yards in a single season, with 1,373 yards. He also set a Big Ten Conference record for the most receiving yards in one game, with 369 yards. After college, Jeremy Gallon was chosen by the New England Patriots in the 2014 NFL draft. He also played in several other football leagues.
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Early Life and High School Football
Jeremy Gallon grew up in Apopka, Florida. He played high school football at Apopka High School. He was a very versatile player, meaning he could play many different positions. He played as a quarterback, running back, and safety.
During his three years on the varsity team, he gained over 5,900 total yards. This included more than 4,200 rushing yards and 1,600 passing yards. He scored 53 touchdowns by running and threw 15 touchdowns.
Playing Quarterback in High School
Gallon started as a running back in his second year. But in his junior year, he moved to quarterback. Even though he had never played quarterback before, he quickly became very good. In 2007, he was named the All-Central Florida quarterback.
That season, he ran for 1,613 yards and 23 touchdowns. He also passed for 1,071 yards and eight touchdowns. His coach, Rick Darlington, was very impressed. He said Jeremy was "kind of freaky" because he was so smart and made big plays.
In his senior year, Gallon continued to shine. He gained 2,383 total yards. He also rushed for 304 yards and scored three touchdowns in one game. Experts like Rivals.com rated him as a top wide receiver prospect. He was also chosen to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
College Football Career
Jeremy Gallon played college football for the Michigan Wolverines. He was their top receiver for three years in a row, from 2011 to 2013. He set some amazing records during his time there.
Joining the Michigan Wolverines
In June 2008, Gallon decided to play for the University of Michigan. He joined the team in 2009 but did not play in any games that year. This is called a "redshirt" year.
In 2010, he started playing for the Wolverines. He was mainly a kickoff and punt returner. He returned 27 kickoffs for 589 yards. He also caught two passes for 25 yards and scored a touchdown against Bowling Green.
Standout Seasons: 2011-2013
In 2011, as a sophomore, Gallon became a key receiver. In a big game against Notre Dame, he made a 64-yard catch that helped Michigan win the game. People were amazed at how open he was. One newspaper described him as a "blue blur" coming out of nowhere.
He finished the 2011 season with 30 catches for 450 yards and three touchdowns. He was also the team's main punt returner.
In 2012, Gallon continued to lead the team in receiving. He had 49 catches for 829 yards and four touchdowns. He had a long 71-yard catch against Alabama and another 71-yard touchdown catch against Illinois. He was recognized as an honorable mention for the All-Big Ten team.
His best season was 2013. He caught 14 passes for an incredible 369 yards and two touchdowns in a game against Indiana. This set a new Big Ten Conference record for most receiving yards in a single game. It was also the second-highest total ever in NCAA Division I FBS history! During the 2013 season, he broke the school record for single-season receiving yards, finishing with 1,373 yards.
Professional Football Career
After his successful college career, Jeremy Gallon entered the 2014 NFL draft. He was chosen by the New England Patriots in the seventh round. He spent some time with the Patriots but was later released.
After his time in the NFL, Gallon played for several other professional football teams. He played for the Brooklyn Bolts in 2014. He also signed a contract with the Oakland Raiders but was later waived.
In 2015, he joined the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League. He also played in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the Orlando Predators and was briefly claimed by the Jacksonville Sharks.
Later in 2016, he played in Japan for the Nojima Sagamihara Rise in the X-League. He was then selected by the Washington Valor in the AFL. In 2018, he played for the Richmond Roughriders. His last professional team was the Atlanta Legends in 2019.
See also
- Michigan Wolverines football statistical leaders
