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Jarrick Bernard-Converse

Jarrick Bernard-Converse
Personal information
Born: (2000-04-29) April 29, 2000 (age 25)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
Position:Cornerback
High school:Evangel Christian Academy (Shreveport, Louisiana)
College:Oklahoma State (2018–2021)
LSU (2022)
NFL draft:2023: 6th round, 204th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jarrick Bernard-Converse (born April 29, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys and LSU Tigers.

Early life

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Bernard-Converse was born on April 29, 2000, and grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana.[1] He attended Evangel Christian Academy and played track and football, being a team captain in the latter.[2] He was ranked by 247Sports as the 88th-best safety recruit and the 47th-best player from the state.[3] He committed to play college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.[4]

College career

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Bernard-Converse saw immediate playing time as a true freshman, totaling in 13 appearances (nine of which he started) 59 tackles, fifth-best on the team, two sacks, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and an interception.[5][6] The following year, he posted 54 tackles, including two for a loss, five pass breakups, 1.5 sacks and an interception.[6] In 2020, Benard-Converse started all 11 games and recorded 32 tackles, leading all of Oklahoma State's cornerbacks, while also tying for the team lead with seven pass breakups.[1][7]

Bernard-Converse started all 14 games in 2021, being named first-team all-conference after leading the team with 11 pass breakups.[8] He additionally recorded 51 tackles on the year.[9] He transferred to LSU in 2022.[10] With LSU, he started nine of 13 games, tallying 44 tackles, three pass breakups and two interceptions.[11]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m) 		197 lb
(89 kg) 		32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.40 s 1.53 s 2.47 s 4.29 s 6.94 s 42.0 in
(1.07 m)		 10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		 16 reps
Sources:[12][13]

Bernard-Converse was selected, on his 23rd birthday, in the sixth round (204th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft by the New York Jets.[1][14] He was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list to start the 2023 season.[15] He was activated on October 24, 2023.[16] He made his NFL debut against the Buffalo Bills in Week 11, appearing on seven special teams snaps.[17]

On August 26, 2025, Bernard-Converse was waived by the Jets as part of final roster cuts.[18]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "NFL Draft Profile: Jarrick Bernard-Converse, Cornerback, LSU Tigers". Sports Illustrated. January 4, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "Jarrick Bernard-Converse". LSU Tigers. January 26, 2022.
  3. ^ Nagel, Cody (January 26, 2022). "Former Oklahoma State CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse transferring to LSU". 247Sports. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  4. ^ "3-star safety Jarrick Bernard signs with OSU". The O'Colly. December 20, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  5. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (April 29, 2023). "Jets Select LSU DB Jarrick Bernard-Converse with Pick No. 204". New York Jets. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Lancaster, Zach (September 10, 2020). "Jarrick Bernard-Converse Excited About the Defense in 2020". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  7. ^ Embody, Bill (January 26, 2022). "Jarrick Bernard-Converse, Oklahoma State DB and Louisiana native, commits to LSU". On3.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  8. ^ Wells, MacGregor (April 29, 2023). "2023 NFL Draft: Jets select Jarrick Bernard-Converse with No. 204 overall pick". GangGreenNation.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  9. ^ Riley, Koki (January 26, 2022). "LSU football adds Jarrick Bernard-Converse, a Shreveport native, from the transfer portal". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  10. ^ Scarborough, Alex (January 26, 2022). "Oklahoma State All-Big 12 CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse transfers to LSU". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  11. ^ Embody, Bill (April 29, 2023). "LSU DB Jarrick Bernard-Converse selected in 2023 NFL Draft". On3.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  12. ^ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Jarrick Bernard-Converse Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  13. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Jarrick Bernard-Converse College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  14. ^ Riley, Koki (April 29, 2023). "Pros and cons of New York Jets taking LSU football's Jarrick-Bernard Converse, 2023 NFL Draft". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  15. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (July 19, 2023). "Jets Place RB Breece Hall, 3 Others on Active/PUP list". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  16. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 24, 2023). "Jets Add DB Jarrick Bernard-Converse to Active Roster". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  17. ^ "Jarrick Bernard-Converse Career Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  18. ^ Lange, Randy; Allen, Eric. "Final Cuts Jets Move 22 Players to Reduce Active Roster to 53 Players". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
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