Jerron McMillian (born April 2, 1989) is an American former professional

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. McMillian was selected by the

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in the fourth round of the

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. He was also a member of the

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Early life

McMillian was born on April 2, 1989, to John and Rosemary McMillian. He attended Hillside High School, where he played quarterback and safety under coach Jim Hopke and served as team captain, earning all-state, all-county and All- Mountain Valley Conference honors. He also played basketball and was named to his high school's academic honor roll.

College career

McMillian played safety for the Maine Black Bears under head coach Jack Cosgrove. In McMillian's senior season he led a stout Maine defense to a #8 Ranking in the FBS and had 92 total tackles 61 solo and 31 assisted along with 11.5 tfl and 3.5 sacks with 1 interception and 5 breakups.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

McMillian was selected in the fourth round (133rd overall) by the

in the

. On May 11, 2012, he signed a contract with the Packers. On December 3, 2013, he was released by the Packers.

Kansas City Chiefs

McMillian signed with the

on January 12, 2014. The Chiefs released McMillian on August 25, 2014.

Statistics

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NFL.com
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References

External links

Green Bay Packers bio

Maine Black Bears bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:McMillian, Jerron 1989 births Living people American football safeties Maine Black Bears football players Green Bay Packers players Kansas City Chiefs players Hillside High School (New Jersey) alumni People from Hillside, New Jersey Players of American football from Union County, New Jersey Players of American football from Newark, New Jersey