Tony Jerod-Eddie (born March 29, 1990) is a former

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who is currently the

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coach at Texas A&M University. He signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played

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Early years

Jerod-Eddie attended DeSoto High School in

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. He was a two-time first-team all-district defensive line and was selected for the Honorable Mention 5A All-State honors.

College career

Jerod-Eddie was an honorable mention All-Big 12 after his Junior season. He finished college with 147 tackles, 7 sacks, 5 pass deflections, and a forced fumble.

Professional career

On May 4, 2012, Jerod-Eddie signed with the

as an undrafted free agent. On August 31, 2012, he was released. On September 1, 2012, he was signed to the

practice squad. On December 28, 2012, he was promoted to the active roster after the team placed

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on injured reserve. On October 6, 2013, during a game against the

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, Jerod-Eddie came into the game in relief of 49ers starter

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and recorded his first career interception off quarterback

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. In the 2013 playoffs, he was credited with half a sack. Between 2012 and 2016, Jerod-Eddie played in 57 games across six seasons for the

References

External links

Texas A&M Aggies bio

San Francisco 49ers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jerod-Eddie, Tony 1990 births Living people American football defensive ends Texas A&M Aggies football players San Francisco 49ers players Players of American football from Dallas