Jermauria Rasco Explained

Jermauria Rasco
Number:59
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:5 October 1992
Birth Place:Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:259
High School:Evangel Christian Academy
(Shreveport, Louisiana)
College:LSU
Undraftedyear:2015
Pastteams:
Pfr:RascJe00

Jermauria Rasco (born October 5, 1992) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2015 after not being selected in that year's NFL draft. He played college football at LSU.[1]

Early life

Rasco grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana. For high school he attended Evangel Christian Academy, and played on their football team. During his senior year in 2010, Rasco was a highly ranked high school prospect for colleges. Rivals.com ranked him as the eighth best defensive end recruit nationally, the ninth best prospect in the state of Louisiana, and the 168th ranked player nationally.

College career

After high school, Rasco committed to play college football for the LSU Tigers. He played at LSU from 2011 through 2014, playing all four years in 48 games, with 26 starts. Rasco finished his college career with 154 career tackles, with the most coming his senior season, with 71 tackles in 2014.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

On May 8, 2015, Rasco signed with the Green Bay Packers.[2] On September 5, 2015, Rasco was waived/injured.[3] He was placed on injured reserve until he was released on December 29, 2015.[4] [5]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On February 5, 2016, Rasco was signed to a futures contract by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[6] On April 29, 2016, he was waived.[7]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 15, 2016, Rasco signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[8] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Steelers as part of final roster cuts.[9]

Coaching career

University of Arizona

In March 2019, Rasco joined the University of Arizona Football coaching staff under coach Kevin Sumlin as the team's Defensive Analyst.[10]

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

As of 2023, he currently works as the player development coordinator for football for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jermauria Rasco Stats, News and Video - LB . 2022-02-27 . NFL.com . en-US.
  2. Web site: Packers sign 17 rookie free agents. www.packers.com. April 30, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20150509200534/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-sign-17-rookie-free-agents/a5e6be04-ac0a-4c8a-a346-7ce9dafdf381. May 9, 2015. dead.
  3. Web site: Packers reduce roster to 53. www.packers.com. April 30, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20171207140431/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/packers-reduce-roster-to-53/17b708be-109c-4a48-95ed-f8099d64992a. December 7, 2017. dead.
  4. News: How big is Sunday's game? Read Mike's chat transcript. Spofford. Mike. September 15, 2015. Packers.com.
  5. News: Green Bay Packers waive rookie OLB Jermauria Rasco. Carriveau. Brian. December 29, 2015. 247Sports.com.
  6. Web site: Bucs Sign Four to Reserve/Futures Contracts. Norton. Andrew. February 5, 2016. Buccaneers.com.
  7. Web site: Buccaneers Waive Eight Players. Smith. Scott. April 29, 2016. Buccaneers.com. April 30, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160430122016/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Buccaneers-Waive-Eight-Players/6720b0c4-f0ca-4eb2-8359-cf36ab24bda2. April 30, 2016. dead.
  8. Web site: Steelers Sign Rasco. August 15, 2016. Steelers.com.
  9. Web site: Steelers cut to 53, trade for CB. Labriola. Bob. September 3, 2016. Steelers.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170812060928/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-cut-to-53-trade-for-CB/0d848e43-a776-4b3c-98da-6393b73ee428. August 12, 2017.
  10. Web site: Jermauria Rasco - Football Coach - University of Arizona Athletics. Arizona Wildcats. July 23, 2023.
  11. Web site: Jermauria Rasco - Player Development Coordinator for Football. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. July 23, 2023.