Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste

Jean-Baptiste grew up in Florida City, Florida and attended South Dade Senior High School. During his high school career, he recorded 131 tackles, seven tackles for loss and five sacks as a junior. He would also lead his team to a regional championship game appearance. He was rated the No. 71 inside linebacker in the nation and the No. 213 player in the state of Florida according to 247Sports.{{cite web|url=https://olemisssports.com/sports/football/roster/jeremiah-jean-baptiste/4643|title=Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste|website=olemisssports.com|access-date=September 19, 2024}} He was a three-star rated recruit and committed to play college football for the University of Central Florida{{cite web|url=https://ucf.rivals.com/news/jeremiah-jean-baptiste-excited-about-his-future-at-ucf|title=Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste excited about his future at UCF|website=Rivals.com|first=Brandon|last=Helwig|date=December 10, 2018|access-date=September 19, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2018/06/24/south-dade-lb-jeremiah-jean-baptiste-talks-ucf-commitment/|title=South Dade LB Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste talks UCF commitment|website=Orlando Sentinel|date=June 24, 2018|access-date=September 19, 2024}} over offers from Ole Miss, Buffalo, Georgia Tech and UMass.{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/player/jeremiah-jean-baptiste-46046870/high-school-200361/|title=Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste, South Dade, Inside Linebacker|website=247Sports.com|access-date=September 19, 2024}}

During his true freshman season in 2019, he played in all 13 games as a reserve linebacker. He finished the season with 12 total tackles (11 solo and one assisted), two tackles for loss and one pass breakup.{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jeremiah-jean-baptiste-1/gamelog/2019/|title=Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste 2019 Gamelog|website=Sports Reference|access-date=September 19, 2024}} During the 2020 season, he appeared in all 10 games and started two of them at linebacker. He finished the season with 37 total tackles (27 solo and 10 assisted), 27 unassisted stops and half a tackle for loss.{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jeremiah-jean-baptiste-1/gamelog/2020/|title=Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste 2020 Gamelog|website=Sports Reference|access-date=September 19, 2024}} During the 2021 season, he appeared in 12 games and started five of them at linebacker. He finished the season with 51 total tackles (22 solo and 29 assisted), 6.5 tackles for loss, an interception, a sack, two pass breakups and a forced fumble.{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jeremiah-jean-baptiste-1/gamelog/2021/|title=Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste 2021 Gamelog|website=Sports Reference|access-date=September 19, 2024}} During the 2022 season, he played in and started 10 games, finishing the season with 52 total tackles (37 solo and 15 assisted), five tackles for loss, four pass breakups and one forced fumble.{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jeremiah-jean-baptiste-1/gamelog/2022/|title=Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste 2022 Gamelog|website=Sports Reference|access-date=September 19, 2024}}

On December 6, 2022, Jean-Baptiste announced that he would enter the transfer portal.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/college/ucf/university-of-central-florida-football-recruiting/ucf-knights-jeremiah-jean-baptiste-enters-transfer-portal|title=Thoughts: Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste Enters Transfer Portal|magazine=Sports Illustrated|first=Brian|last=Smith|date=December 6, 2022|access-date=September 19, 2024}}

On December 16, 2022, Jean-Baptiste announced that he would transfer to Ole Miss.{{cite web|url=https://www.redcuprebellion.com/2022/12/16/23512533/ucf-linebacker-jeremiah-jean-baptiste-commits-to-ole-miss-football-lane-kiffin-transfer-portal|title=UCF Linebacker Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste Commits To Ole Miss|website=Red Cup Rebellion|first=Whiskey|last=Wednesday|date=December 16, 2022|access-date=September 19, 2024}}

During the 2023 season, he appeared in all 13 games and started 10 of them at linebacker. He finished the season with placing fifth on the team with 54 total tackles (24 solo and 30 assisted), 4.5 tackles for loss, one pass breakup and two quarterback hurries.{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jeremiah-jean-baptiste-1/gamelog/2023/|title=Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste 2023 Gamelog|website=Sports Reference|access-date=September 19, 2024}}

On January 2, 2024, Jean-Baptiste announced that he would declare for the 2024 NFL draft.{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/ole-miss/article/jeremiah-jean-baptiste-pays-his-respects-to-rebel-nation-on-his-way-out--224475408/|title=Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste pays his respects to Rebel Nation on his way out|website=247Sports.com|first=Tyler|last=Komis|date=January 2, 2024|access-date=September 19, 2024}}

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On April 27, 2024, Jean-Baptiste signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent.{{cite web |url=https://www.chargers.com/news/undrafted-free-agents-nfl-2024 |title=Los Angeles Chargers Agree to Terms with Undrafted Free Agents |website=chargers.com |date=April 27, 2024 |access-date=April 27, 2024}}{{cite web|title=Bolts Sign Six Members of 2024 Draft Class, 21 Undrafted Free Agents|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/2024-rookie-signings-undrafted-free-agents|website=Chargers.com|date=May 10, 2024}} He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/los-angeles-chargers-reduce-roster-to-53-players-2024|website=Chargers.com|date=August 27, 2024}}{{cite web|title=Chargers Claim Hassan Haskins; Sign 15 Players to Practice Squad|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/claim-hassan-haskins-sign-15-players-to-practice-squad-2024|website=Chargers.com|date=August 28, 2024}}

Jean-Baptiste signed a reserve/future contract with Los Angeles on January 13, 2025.{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Sign 10 Players to Contracts|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/sign-10-players-to-contracts|website=Chargers.com|date=January 13, 2025}} On May 13, Jean-Baptiste was waived by the Chargers.{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Sign Kana'i Mauga|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/los-angeles-chargers-sign-kanai-mauga|website=Chargers.com|date=May 13, 2025}}

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