Jerron Cage
Jerron Cage is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at Ohio State.
College career
Cage was ranked as a fourstar recruit by 247Sports.com coming out of Winton Woods High School. He committed to Ohio State on July 21, 2015, over offers from Cincinnati, Kentucky, and Louisville. His first start for Ohio State was in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship in place of fellow defensive tackle Tommy Togiai, who tested positive for COVID-19. On October 31, 2021, Cage recovered a fumble by Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford and took it 57 yards for a touchdown. Prior to the 2023 NFL draft, he accepted an invitation to play in the Hula Bowl.
Professional career
Cage signed with the New [Orleans Saints] after going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft. He was waived on August 29, 2023.
On January 29, 2024, Cage signed with the Montreal Alouettes. He was released on May 15, 2024. He was signed to the Alouettes' practice roster on October 13, 2024. Cage re-signed with the Alouettes on December 23, 2024.
Personal life
Cage's son, Jerron Jr., was born in June 2020.