Jim Herrmann (defensive end)
James Herrmann is an American former professional football defensive end in the National Football League for the Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football at Brigham Young University.
Early life
Herrmann attended Arrowhead High School, where he was a starter at defensive end. He received All-county and All-conference honors as a senior. He also practiced basketball, baseball and track.He accepted a football scholarship from Brigham Young University. As a junior, he was named a starter at defensive end, registering 36 tackles, 46 quarterback hurries and 16 sacks.
As a senior, he was a co-captain, posting 62 tackles, 29 quarterback hurries and 6 sacks, while contributing to the team winning the 1984 National Championship.
He finished his college career with 106 tackles, 76 quarterback hurries, 26 sacks and 6 forced fumbles. At the time, he ranked second in school history in career sacks with 26.
Professional career
Herrmann was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 1985 NFL draft. He was waived on August 19.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.