Jim Herrmann (defensive end)
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Born: | BYU | October 20, 1962
Position: | Defensive end |
NFL draft: | 1985 / Round: 7 / Pick: 184 |
Career history | |
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James Herrmann (born October 20, 1962) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football at Brigham Young University.
Early years
Herrmann attended
He accepted a football scholarship from Brigham Young University. As a junior, he was named a starter at defensive end, registering 36 tackles (2 for loss), 46 quarterback hurries and 16 sacks (school record).
As a senior, he was a co-captain, posting 62 tackles (10 for loss), 29 quarterback hurries and 6 sacks, while contributing to the team winning the 1984 National Championship.
He finished his college career with 106 tackles (12 for loss), 76 quarterback hurries, 26 sacks and 6 forced fumbles. At the time, he ranked second in school history in career sacks with 26 (sacks were not an official stat when Mekeli Ieremia played).[1]
Professional career
Herrmann was selected by the
In 1986, he was signed as a free agent by the Cincinnati Bengals. On August 18, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a knee injury. On July 27, 1987, the Bengals decided to release Herrmann, to avoid the risk of him being reinjured.[4]
Personal life
His maternal grandfather, John Smith, was an
References
- ^ Jay Yeomans (August 20, 2015). "The BYU 100: Ranking the best football players in school history". Deseret News.
- ^ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved September 28, 2019.
- ^ "Buck unsigned, goes home, but Thomas joins fold". Retrieved September 28, 2019.
- ^ "Jim Herrmann shares the life lessons he learned from football". BYU.edu. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
External links
Further reading
- Rosetta, Dick (October 26, 1983). "BYU's Herrmann Pumps Iron, Helps Cougar Defense Grow". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved February 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- Knoell, Dorothy (November 6, 1983). "Jim Herrmann Likes Passers As Long As They're Sacked". The Daily Herald. Retrieved February 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- Herbat, Ray (August 29, 1984). "Herrmann Awaits Meeting With Panthers, Fralic". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved February 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- Herbat, Ray (September 3, 1984). "Herrmann Holds Own Against Fralic in BYU Victory". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved February 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.