J. J. Syvrud
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | May 10, 1977 Rock Springs, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Rock Springs (Wyoming) |
| College: | Jamestown |
| NFL draft: | 1999: 7th round, 235th pick |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
J. J. Syvrud (born May 10, 1977) is an American former professional football linebacker who played one season with the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Jets in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL draft after playing college football at Jamestown College.
Early life and college
[edit]J. J. Syvrud was born on May 10, 1977, in Rock Springs, Wyoming.[1] He attended Rock Springs High School in Rock Springs.[1]
Syvrud participated in football and track at Jamestown College. He was inducted into the Jamestown College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Syvrud was rated the 27th best outside linebacker in the 1999 NFL draft by NFLDraftScout.com.[3] He was selected by the New York Jets in the seventh round, with the 235th overall pick, of the 1999 NFL draft and signed with the team on June 18, 1999.[4] He played in one game for the Jets during the 1999 season.[5] He was released by the Jets and signed to the team's practice squad on August 29, 2000. Syvrud was released by the Jets on September 1, 2001.[6] He had a workout with the New England Patriots a few weeks after being cut by the Jets, but was not signed.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Syvrud worked for the Rock Springs Parks and Recreation Department after his NFL career, eventually advancing to the position of recreation superintendent.[7] He was also an assistant coach for Rock Springs High School.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "J.J. SYVRUD". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "J.J. Syvrud". uj.edu. Archived from the original on February 20, 2016. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
- ^ "J.J. Syvrud". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "1999 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ "J.J. Syvrud". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "J.J. SYVRUD". foxsports.com. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ^ a b O'Neill, Max (July 22, 2023). "Former Jimmie J.J. Syvrud enjoying quiet life post-football". Jamestown Sun. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "JC to honor Greeno Jr., Olsen, Syvrud". Jamestown Sun. October 4, 2006. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- Living people
- 1977 births
- Players of American football from Wyoming
- American football linebackers
- Jamestown Jimmies football players
- New York Jets players
- Sportspeople from Rock Springs, Wyoming
- College men's track and field athletes in the United States
- Track and field athletes from Wyoming
- High school football coaches in Wyoming
- Coaches of American football from Wyoming