Natrell Jamerson
Natrell Jamerson is an American professional football defensive back. He played college football at Wisconsin. Jamerson played wide receiver first with the Badgers before switching to cornerback and later safety. Jamerson has been a member of the New Orleans Saints, Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, New York Jets, New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League, and the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.
College career
Jamerson was a three-star wide receiver recruit at Vanguard High School in Ocala, Florida. During his sophomore season with the Wisconsin Badgers football team, he returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown against Maryland. He missed time during his junior season with due to a broken fibula but managed to intercept two passes. After his senior season, he received the Defensive MVP award in the 2018 East-West Shrine Game.Professional career
Pre-draft
At the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine, Jamerson recorded a 4.4 second time in the 40-yard dash. Scouting reports noted his special teams prowess and his understanding of a complex Wisconsin defensive scheme.New Orleans Saints (first stint)
Jamerson was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round, 164th overall, of the 2018 NFL draft. On May 10, 2018, Jamerson signed his rookie contract with the Saints. He was waived by the Saints on September 1, 2018.Houston Texans
On September 2, 2018, Jamerson was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans. He played in 10 games before being waived on December 4, 2018.Green Bay Packers
On December 5, 2018, Jamerson was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers. He was released on August 31, 2019.Carolina Panthers
On September 1, 2019, Jamerson was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers. He was placed on injured reserve on October 22, 2019 with a foot injury.Jamerson was waived by the Panthers on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on September 9, and restored to the practice squad on September 29. He was elevated to the active roster on October 29, November 21, and November 28 for the team's weeks 8, 11, and 12 games against the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, and Minnesota Vikings, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He was signed to the active roster on December 11, 2020. He was released with a "failed physical" designation on February 12, 2021.