Jermane Timothy Mayberry (born August 29, 1973) is an American former professional

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player who was an

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in the

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(NFL). He was selected in the first round of the

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by the

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. During the beginning of his career, Mayberry played several positions along the offensive line before settling in at right guard for the majority of his tenure. His solid play was recognized with a bid to the

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after the 2002 season. After the 2004 season, Mayberry signed with the

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, where he retired before the 2006 season.

Early life

Mayberry attended Floresville High School in

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and lettered in football and basketball there.

College career

At Texas A&M University Kingsville, Mayberry was a consensus Division II

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selection and a two-time All-

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pick at left tackle.

Professional career

Mayberry decided to retire during the 2006 season while he was on the injured reserve list.

Personal life

In 1996, Mayberry contributed $100,000 to Eagles Youth Partnership to finance the Eagles Eye Mobile, a mobile unit giving free eye examinations to underprivileged youth in the Philadelphia region. This can partially be contributed to a condition Mayberry developed as a child, as he has

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in one eye. He is also known to have established a frozen water ice franchise called Jayberry's Water Ice around 2003. Mayberry became a

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in 2002 after first being introduced to the faith by his wife in 1999.Brookover, Bob (2004-12-12), ''The Philadelphia Inquirer''. :D10

External links

New Orleans Saints bio

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mayberry, Jermane 1973 births American football offensive guards American football offensive tackles Living people National Conference Pro Bowl players Navarro Bulldogs football players New Orleans Saints players Philadelphia Eagles players Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas football players Players of American football from Guadalupe County, Texas People from Floresville, Texas Sportspeople from Greater San Antonio