Jake Gervase
{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jake Gervase
| image = Jake Gervase.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Gervase with the Los Angeles Rams in 2022
| current_team =
| number = 39, 43
| position = Safety
| birth_date = {{birth date and age |1995|9|18|mf=yes}}
| birth_place = Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lb = 212
| high_school = Assumption
(Davenport, Iowa)
| college = Iowa (2014–2018)
| undraftedyear = 2019
| pastteams = * Los Angeles Rams ({{NFL Year|2019|2022}})
- Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
| status =
| highlights = * Super Bowl champion (LVI)
| statleague = NFL
| statseason = 2023
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 8
| statlabel2 = Pass deflections
| statvalue2 =
| statlabel3 = Interceptions
| statvalue3 =
| statlabel4 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue4 =
| statlabel5 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue5 =
| statlabel6 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue6 =
| pfr = G/GervJa00
}}
Jake Gervase (born September 18, 1995) is an American former professional football safety. He played in the National Football League (NFL) from 2019 to 2022 for the Los Angeles Rams, with whom he won Super Bowl LVI. He played college football at Iowa.
College career
Gervase was a member of the Iowa Hawkeyes for five seasons, joining the team as a walk-on and redshirting his true freshman season. As a redshirt senior, he led the Hawkeyes with 89 tackles, seven passes broken up, and four interceptions and was named honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference.{{cite web|url=https://siouxcityjournal.com/sports/college/iowa-football-jake-gervase-hopes-for-late-round-selection-in-nfl-draft/article_b6d36c08-f53e-5d07-bfdc-062420bfb501.html|title=Jake Gervase hopes for late-round selection in NFL Draft|work=Sioux City Journal|date=April 8, 2019|access-date=February 17, 2022}} Gervase finished his collegiate career with 153 total tackles and seven interceptions in 44 games played.{{cite web|url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/gallery/nfl-rams-practice-squad-analysis-facts-players/|title=Meet the Rams' 2019 practice squad: What to know about all 10 players|first=Cameron|last=DaSilva|website=The Rams Wire|publisher=USA Today|date=September 2, 2019|access-date=October 20, 2019}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 0 5/8
| weight = 210
| dash = 4.56
| ten split = 1.53
| twenty split = 2.61
| shuttle = 4.17
| cone drill = 6.84
| vertical = 37.5
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 9
| bench = 20
| arm span = 30
| hand span = 9 1/8
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1008323&DraftYear=2019 |title=2019 Draft Scout Jake Gervase, Iowa NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=September 10, 2022}}
}}
=Los Angeles Rams=
Gervase signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 14, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2019/05/14/nfl-rams-undrafted-free-agent-signings/|title=Rams finalize undrafted free agent class with 22 total signings|first=Cameron|last=DaSilva|website=The Rams Wire|publisher=USA Today|date=May 14, 2019|access-date=October 20, 2019}} Gervase was waived on August 31, as part of final roster cuts, but was re-signed to the Rams' practice squad the following day.{{cite web|url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-sign-10-practice-squad-players|title=Rams sign 10 practice squad players|first=Jamie|last=Han|website=TheRams.com|date=September 1, 2019|access-date=October 20, 2019}} Gervase was promoted to the Rams' active roster on October 19.{{cite web|url=https://nfltraderumors.co/rams-promote-db-jake-gervase-from-practice-squad/|title=Rams Promote DB Jake Gervase From Practice Squad|first=Jonathan|last=Comeaux|website=NFLTradeRumors.co|date=October 19, 2019|access-date=October 20, 2019}} He made his NFL debut the following day in a 37–10 against the Atlanta Falcons, playing one snap on defense and 13 on special teams.{{cite web|url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2019/10/21/nfl-rams-snap-counts-jalen-ramsey-defense/|title=Rams Week 7 snap counts: Big shakeup on defense and more 2-TE sets|first=Cameron|last=DaSilva|website=The Rams Wire|publisher=USA Today|date=October 21, 2019|access-date=October 21, 2019}}
On July 25, 2020, Gervase was waived by the Rams.{{cite news |author=Williams, Charean |title=Rams cut Jake Gervase, Ethan Wolf, Greg Dortch, Nate Trewyn |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/07/25/rams-cut-jake-gervase-ethan-wolf-greg-dortch-nate-trewyn/ |website=NBCSports.com |date=July 25, 2020 |access-date=July 27, 2020}} He re-signed with the Rams on August 14.{{Cite web|date=2020-08-14|title=Rams activate Terrell Lewis, make 2 other roster moves|url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2020/08/14/rams-roster-terrell-lewis-jake-gervase-brandon-polk/|access-date=August 14, 2020|website=Rams Wire|language=en}} Gervase was waived on September 4.{{cite web|title=Rams waive 17 players ahead of 53-man roster deadline|url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-waive-17-players-ahead-of-53-man-roster-deadline|website=TheRams.com|date=September 4, 2020}} He was re-signed to their practice squad on November 3.{{cite web|title=Rams sign S Jake Gervase to practice squad, cut LB Daniel Bituli|url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/04/rams-practice-squad-moves-gervase-bituli/|work=Rams Wire|publisher=NBC Sports|date=November 4, 2020}} He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on November 18,{{cite news |author=Klein, Gary |title=Positive coronavirus test disrupts Rams' preparations for Tampa Bay |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2020-11-18/rams-coronavirus |website=Los Angeles Times |date=November 18, 2020 |access-date=December 25, 2020}} and restored to the practice squad on November 28.{{cite news |author=DaSilva, Cameron |title=Rams make 4 roster moves ahead of 49ers matchup |url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/28/rams-roster-moves-49ers-matchup/ |website=USAToday.com |date=November 28, 2020 |access-date=December 25, 2020}} Gervase was elevated to the active roster on December 19 for the team's week 15 game against the New York Jets, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.{{cite news |author=DaSilva, Cameron |title=Rams promote Jake Gervase from practice squad as COVID-19 replacement |url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2020/12/19/rams-promote-jake-gervase-from-practice-squad-as-covid-19-replacement/ |website=USAToday.com |date=December 19, 2020 |access-date=February 4, 2021}} On January 25, 2021, Gervase signed a reserve/futures contract with the Rams.{{cite web|title=Rams sign quarterback Devlin Hodges and safety Jake Gervase to reserve/future contracts|url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-sign-quarterback-devlin-hodges-and-safety-jake-gervase-to-reserve-future-co|author=Jackson, Stu|website=TheRams.com|date=January 25, 2021}} Gervase made a transition to inside linebacker for the 2021 season.
On August 31, 2021, Gervase was waived by the Rams. He was re-signed to their practice squad on September 24.{{cite web|url=https://www.therams.com/team/transactions/|title=Rams Transactions|website=TheRams.com|access-date=November 16, 2021}} Gervase was signed to the active roster on January 12, 2022. Gervase played in two games on special teams and recorded two tackles during the regular season and also played in all four of the Rams' postseason games, including the team's 23–20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.{{cite web|url=https://qctimes.com/sports/football/professional/gervases-patience-is-rewarded-with-super-bowl-trip/article_21981a74-bedd-57ee-a6f8-0f3f82588944.html|title=Gervase's patience is rewarded with Super Bowl trip|work=The Quad City Times|date=February 13, 2022|access-date=February 17, 2022}}{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals - February 13th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202202130cin.htm |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
On May 23, 2022, Gervase re-signed with the Rams.{{cite web | url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/23/rams-free-agency-jake-gervase-re-sign/ | title=Rams re-sign DB Jake Gervase | date=23 May 2022 }} Gervase was waived during final roster cuts on August 30.{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Stu |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Analysis: Rams' initial 53-man roster for 2022 |url=https://www.therams.com/news/analysis-rams-initial-53-man-roster-for-2022 |access-date=March 25, 2023 |website=TheRams.com}} He was placed on injured reserve on December 24.{{Cite web |date=December 24, 2022 |title=Rams' Jake Gervase: Hitting injured reserve |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/rams-jake-gervase-hitting-injured-reserve/amp/ |access-date=December 25, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com}}
=Minnesota Vikings=
On August 24, 2023, Gervase signed with the Minnesota Vikings.{{Cite news|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/2023-sign-former-ram-jake-gervase|title=Vikings Sign Former Ram Jake Gervase|website=Vikings.com|date=August 24, 2023}} He was released by the Vikings on August 28.{{cite news|title=Vikings Begin Roster Reductions Ahead of Final Roster Cut Deadline|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/2023-roster-reductions-15-players-ahead-deadline|date=August 28, 2023|website=Vikings.com}}
References
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External links
- [https://hawkeyesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=11149 Iowa Hawkeyes bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Davenport, Iowa
Category:American football safeties
Category:American football linebackers
Category:Iowa Hawkeyes football players