Jeremy Langford
{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}}
{{for|the British/Israeli glass sculptor and designer|Jeremy Langford (sculptor)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jeremy Langford
| image =
| image_size =
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| current_team =
| number = 33, 43
| position = Running back
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|12|6}}
| birth_place = Wayne, Michigan, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 0
| weight_lbs = 211
| high_school = John Glenn {{nowrap|(Westland, Michigan)}}
| college = Michigan State (2010–2014)
| draftyear = 2015
| draftround = 4
| draftpick = 106
| pastteams =
- Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
- Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2017}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2017}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})*
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2018}})
- Saskatchewan Roughriders ({{CFL Year|2020}}–{{CFL Year|2021}})
| highlights =
| statlabel1 = Rushing yards
| statvalue1 = 762
| statlabel2 = Rushing average
| statvalue2 = 3.5
| statlabel3 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 10
| statlabel4 = Receptions
| statvalue4 = 41
| statlabel5 = Receiving yards
| statvalue5 = 421
| statlabel6 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue6 = 1
| pfr = LangJe00
}}
Jeremy Langford (born December 6, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans, and was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft.
Early life
Langford attended John Glenn High School in Westland, Michigan, where he played football and ran track.{{Cite web |title=Jeremy Langford, John Glenn , Athlete |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Jeremy-Langford-8263/high-school-10856/ |access-date=March 15, 2019 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}} As a senior, he rushed for 1932 yards on 205 carries with 24 touchdowns.{{Cite web |date=November 8, 2015 |title=Jeremy Langford's (Westland, MI) Football Stats – MaxPreps |url=http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/jeremy-langford/pnWmC_TsEeKZ5AAmVebBJg/gendersport/football-stats.htm |website=MaxPreps.com}}
He was also on the school's track & field team, where he competed as a sprinter. At the 2010 Huron Relays, he placed 7th in the 60 meters at 7.11 seconds.{{Cite web |title=Huron Relays |url=http://mi.milesplit.com/meets/69502/results/115989 |website=Mich Track XC}} He was timed at 10.6 seconds in the 100 meters as a high school junior.
Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was ranked the No. 37 running back nationally.{{Cite web |title=Jeremy Langford |url=https://rivals.yahoo.com/michiganstate/football/recruiting/player-Jeremy-Langford-98102 |website=yahoo.com}} He chose Michigan State over scholarship offers from Colorado and Bowling Green.
College career
Langford was redshirted as a freshman in 2010. As a redshirt freshman in 2011, he was a backup running back and played special teams, recording a sack and a touchdown on a fumble return.{{Cite web |title=Drew Sharp: RB Jeremy Langford's resilience mirrors Michigan State's program |url=http://www.freep.com/article/20131207/COL08/312070024/jeremy-langford-drew-sharp-michigan-state-big-ten-title-game |website=Detroit Free Press}} In 2012, he was a backup to Le'Veon Bell, rushing nine times for 23 yards.{{Cite web |title=Jeremy Langford goes from overlooked recruit to Spartans' closer |url=http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20131231/GW01/312310018/Jeremy-Langford-goes-from-overlooked-recruit-Spartans-closer |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140528220119/http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20131231/GW01/312310018/Jeremy-Langford-goes-from-overlooked-recruit-Spartans-closer |archive-date=May 28, 2014 |website=lansingstatejournal.com}}{{Cite web |date=December 28, 2013 |title=Rose Bowl: Michigan State's Jeremy Langford waited for his turn |url=http://articles.latimes.com/2013/dec/28/sports/la-sp-sn-rose-bowl-michigan-states-jeremy-langford-20131228 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529052836/http://articles.latimes.com/2013/dec/28/sports/la-sp-sn-rose-bowl-michigan-states-jeremy-langford-20131228 |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 29, 2014 |website=Los Angeles Times}} As a junior in 2013, he started all 14 games, rushing for 1,422 yards on 292 carries with 18 touchdowns.{{Cite web |date=April 2014 |title=Bigger, stronger Jeremy Langford looks to break more long runs for Michigan State next season |url=http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2014/04/bigger_stronger_jeremy_langfor.html |website=MLive.com}} As a senior, he rushed for a career-high 1,522 yards on 276 carries and recorded 22 touchdowns, tying the school record set by Javon Ringer in 2008. In the 2015 Cotton Bowl versus Baylor, he rushed for 162 yards on 27 carries and three touchdowns, helping lead the Spartans to a 42–41 victory.{{Cite web |title=Michigan State shocks Baylor in Cotton Bowl on late comeback |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/michigan-state-shocks-baylor-in-cotton-bowl-on-late-comeback-0ap3000000452731 |website=NFL.com}}
=Statistics=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="5"| Rushing ! colspan="4"| Receiving | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | |
| 2010 | Michigan State
| colspan="9"| Redshirted | ||||||||
| 2011 | Michigan State
| colspan="9"| Redshirted | ||||||||
| 2012 | Michigan State
| 9 || 23 || 2.6 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 | ||||||||
| 2013 | Michigan State
| 292 || 1,422 || 4.9 || 44 || 18 ||28 || 157|| 5.6 || 1 | ||||||||
| 2014 | Michigan State
| 276 || 1,522 || 5.5 || 38 || 22 || 11 || 62 || 6.1 || 0 | ||||||||
| colspan="2"| Career | 577 | 2,967 | 5.1 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 219 | 5.5 | 1 |
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 11 5/8
| weight = 208
| dash = 4.42
| ten split = 1.55
| twenty split = 2.58
| shuttle = 4.31
| cone drill = 7.22
| vertical = 34.5
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 10
| bench = 19
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 31 1/2
| hand span = 8 3/4
| note = All values from NFL Combine/Michigan State's Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Jeremy Langford Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jeremy-langford/32004c41-4e55-0009-7df2-5868ebab3d73 |access-date=December 16, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Scout Jeremy Langford College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=109618&DraftYear=2015 |access-date=August 23, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}
}}
= Chicago Bears =
==2015==
Langford was drafted in the fourth round (106th overall) by the Chicago Bears in the 2015 NFL draft.{{Cite web |date=May 2, 2015 |title=2015 NFL draft total breakdown: Bears draft RB Jeremy Langford in 4th – Chicago Bears Blog – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4698335/total-breakdown-bears-draft-rb-jeremy-langford-in-fourth-round |website=ESPN.com}} He was the ninth running back selected out of the 23 drafted.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |access-date=March 15, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On May 8, 2015, the Bears signed Langford to a four-year, $2.82 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $292,562.{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Jeremy Langford contract |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jeremy-langford-16832/ |access-date=April 14, 2018}}
He entered training camp competing with Jacquizz Rodgers, Senorise Perry, and Ka'Deem Carey for the backup running back position. Langford was named the Bears' third running back on their depth chart behind veterans Matt Forte and Jacquizz Rodgers to begin the regular season.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Chicago Bear's Depth Chart |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/175/CHI |access-date=December 22, 2016 |website=Ourlads.com}} During the Bears season opener against the Green Bay Packers, he received his first career carry for one-yard. The next game, he had six carries for 21 yards while scoring his first career rushing touchdown on a one-yard run against the Arizona Cardinals.{{Cite web |title=Langford Will Give Team Glimpse of the Future in Week 9 |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2586093-chicago-bears-rb-jeremy-langford-will-give-team-glimpse-of-the-future-in-week-9 |access-date=December 28, 2015 |website=Bleacher Report}} Throughout the first seven games of the season, Langford had a light workload, backing up long-time Bears running back Forte. In Week 8, against the Minnesota Vikings, he had a season high 12 carries for 46 rushing yards after Forte left the game with a knee injury.{{Cite web |date=November 2015 |title=Alshon Jeffery up, Jeremy Langford down in Bears' loss to Vikings |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4700573/alshon-jeffery-up-jeremy-langford-down-in-bears-loss-to-vikings |access-date=December 28, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}} Langford received his first career start on November 9, 2015, filling in for injured veteran Forte against the San Diego Chargers, gaining 73 rushing yards on 20 carries and a rushing touchdown, as well as 70 receiving yards on three catches which included a 23-yard gain,{{Cite web |title=Bears Jeremy Langford turns on the jets for 23-yard gain |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000576987/Bears-Jeremy-Langford-turns-on-the-jets-for-23-yard-gain |access-date=February 11, 2016 |website=NFL.com}} and a 31-yard catch,{{Cite web |title=Jeremy Langford makes leaping 31-yard catch |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000576905/Jeremy-Langford-makes-leaping-31-yard-catch |access-date=February 11, 2016 |website=NFL.com}} helping the Bears come back in the fourth quarter and win the Week 9 match-up, 23–20.{{Cite web |title=Prime Time: Bears RB Jeremy Langford goes off vs. Chargers – Chicago |url=http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/7/71/1087457/prime-time-bears-rb-jeremy-langford-breaks-vs-chargers |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151216021340/http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/7/71/1087457/prime-time-bears-rb-jeremy-langford-breaks-vs-chargers |archive-date=December 16, 2015 |access-date=December 28, 2015 |website=Chicago |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Bears Jeremy Langford bursts up the middle for 1-yard TD |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000576990/Bears-Jeremy-Langford-bursts-up-the-middle-for-1-yard-TD |access-date=February 11, 2016 |website=NFL.com}} Langford recorded a career-high 83 yards rushing on 18 carries against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 27, 2015.{{Cite web |date=December 27, 2015 |title=Bears' Jeremy Langford: Gains 83 yards rushing in Week 16 victory - CBSSports.com |url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/bears-jeremy-langford-gains-83-yards-rushing-in-week-16-victory/ |access-date=December 28, 2015 |website=CBSSports.com}}{{Cite web |title=Bears beat Bucs to snap 3-game skid |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-gamerecap/Bears-beat-Bucs-to-snap-3-game-skid/b9bfca50-e486-434f-acc2-271f4c8e023d |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707035441/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-gamerecap/Bears-beat-Bucs-to-snap-3-game-skid/b9bfca50-e486-434f-acc2-271f4c8e023d |archive-date=July 7, 2017 |access-date=December 28, 2015 |website=ChicagoBears.com}}
==2016==
Langford opened up the 2016 season as the Bears starting running back. He started the first three games before suffering an ankle sprain in Week 3, causing him to miss several weeks. During that time, rookie Jordan Howard had emerged as the starting running back in his absence. Langford returned to action in Week 8, however Howard kept the starting job the rest of the season, demoting Langford to the second-string. He finished the season with 200 rushing yards and four touchdowns, along with 19 receptions for 142 yards.{{Cite web |title=Jeremy Langford 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LangJe00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=March 15, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On September 3, 2017, Langford was released by the Bears after falling down the depth chart behind Howard, rookie Tarik Cohen, and Benny Cunningham.{{Cite web |last=Mayer, Larry |date=September 3, 2017 |title=Bears claim three players off waivers |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-claim-three-players-off-waivers/638b3665-97de-4e6c-94cd-980ad3dff5a0 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211053736/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-claim-three-players-off-waivers/638b3665-97de-4e6c-94cd-980ad3dff5a0 |archive-date=December 11, 2017 |website=ChicagoBears.com}}
=Baltimore Ravens=
On September 5, 2017, Langford was signed to the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens.{{Cite web |last=Mink, Ryan |date=September 5, 2017 |title=Ravens Complete Practice Squad With Four Signings |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Complete-Practice-Squad-With-Four-Signings/6c567ff9-42fd-4ed7-9891-f7f04d9d27fa |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115213837/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Complete-Practice-Squad-With-Four-Signings/6c567ff9-42fd-4ed7-9891-f7f04d9d27fa |archive-date=January 15, 2018 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}} On September 14, 2017, Langford was promoted to the active roster after an injury to Danny Woodhead.{{Cite web |last=Mink, Ryan |date=September 14, 2017 |title=Ravens Place Danny Woodhead On Injured Reserve, Bring Up Jeremy Langford |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Place-Danny-Woodhead-on-Injured-Reserve-Bring-up-Jeremy-Langford/c11bd8e8-3d79-428d-adb0-b3cc6758d3c7 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180223091952/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Place-Danny-Woodhead-on-Injured-Reserve-Bring-up-Jeremy-Langford/c11bd8e8-3d79-428d-adb0-b3cc6758d3c7 |archive-date=February 23, 2018 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}} However two days later, Langford was waived by the Ravens and re-signed back to the practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Mink, Ryan |date=September 16, 2017 |title=Ravens Swap Running Backs and Cornerbacks Ahead of Sunday's Game |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Swap-Running-Backs-and-Cornerbacks-Ahead-of-Sundays-Game/faa6fc83-db1f-4ef0-9051-e5c089e05f3a |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180122043307/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Swap-Running-Backs-and-Cornerbacks-Ahead-of-Sundays-Game/faa6fc83-db1f-4ef0-9051-e5c089e05f3a |archive-date=January 22, 2018 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}{{Cite web |last=Mink, Ryan |date=September 19, 2017 |title=Ravens Sign Two Offensive Linemen to 53-Man Roster |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-Two-Offensive-Linemen-to-53-Man-Roster/6fe0ab81-3e84-417e-94ba-589bc499d448 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023105658/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-Two-Offensive-Linemen-to-53-Man-Roster/6fe0ab81-3e84-417e-94ba-589bc499d448 |archive-date=October 23, 2017 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}} He was released by the team on September 27, 2017.{{Cite web |last=Mink, Ryan |date=September 27, 2017 |title=Ravens Sign Veteran Linebacker Jonathan Freeny |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-Veteran-Linebacker-Jonathan-Freeny/948f1823-e2e6-4c38-bee0-7355b4194c26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119020207/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-Veteran-Linebacker-Jonathan-Freeny/948f1823-e2e6-4c38-bee0-7355b4194c26 |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}
=New York Jets=
On December 8, 2017, the New York Jets signed Langford to their practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Greenberg, Ethan |date=December 8, 2017 |title=Jets Activate Rookie CB Jeremy Clark |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Activate-Rookie-CB-Jeremy-Clark/def207b2-6705-46d3-99de-edf4fa6fba44 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171210164758/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Activate-Rookie-CB-Jeremy-Clark/def207b2-6705-46d3-99de-edf4fa6fba44 |archive-date=December 10, 2017 |website=NewYorkJets.com}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on January 10, 2018.{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2018 |title=Jets sign running back Jeremy Langford to reserve/future deal |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/jeremy-langford-jets-future-deal-1.16076393 |website=Newsday.com}} He was waived on April 13, 2018.{{Cite web |last=Greenberg, Ethan |date=April 13, 2018 |title=Jets Waive Four Players |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Waive-Four-Players/ee09bcd0-44b8-420d-bbc8-ac6b8d10d4c9 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180421212520/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Waive-Four-Players/ee09bcd0-44b8-420d-bbc8-ac6b8d10d4c9 |archive-date=April 21, 2018 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}
=Miami Dolphins=
On August 6, 2018, Langford signed with the Miami Dolphins.{{Cite web |last=Williams, Charean |date=August 6, 2018 |title=Dolphins sign Langford |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/08/06/dolphins-sign-jeremy-langford/ |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports.com}} He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-make-roster-moves-1 |website=MiamiDolphins.com}}{{Cite web |date=September 2, 2018 |title=Miami Dolphins Sign 10 To Practice Squad |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-sign-10-to-practice-squad |website=MiamiDolphins.com}} He was released on September 5, 2018.{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=September 5, 2018 |title=Dolphins Release RB Jeremy Langford From PS, Sign S Maurice Smith |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/dolphins-release-rb-jeremy-langford-from-ps-sign-s-maurice-smith/ |access-date=March 15, 2019 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}
=Atlanta Falcons=
On November 28, 2018, Langford was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.{{Cite web |last=McFadden, Will |date=November 28, 2018 |title=Falcons place Derrick Shelby on IR, promote Ryan Neal to active roster |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-place-derrick-shelby-on-ir-promote-ryan-neal-to-active-roster |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}} He was promoted to the active roster on December 18, 2018.{{Cite web |last=McFadden |first=Will |date=December 18, 2018 |title=Falcons announce flurry of transactions, place Jeremy Langford on active roster |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-announce-flurry-of-transactions-place-jeremy-langford-on-active-roster |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}} He appeared in one game, against the Buccaneers in Week 17, and had nine carries for 25 rushing yards.{{Cite web |title=Jeremy Langford 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LangJe00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=March 15, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On May 11, 2019, the Falcons waived/injured Langford,{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=May 11, 2019 |title=Falcons sign Tony Brooks-James, waive Jeremy Langford |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/05/11/falcons-sign-tony-brooks-james-waive-jeremy-langford/ |website=www.profootballtalk.nbcsports.com}} and was subsequently placed on injured reserve on May 14 after clearing waivers. He was released on June 26, 2019.
=Saskatchewan Roughriders=
On April 23, 2020, Langford signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.{{Cite news |date=April 23, 2020 |title=Riders ink RB Jeremy Langford to deal |url=https://www.cfl.ca/2020/04/23/riders-ink-rb-jeremy-langford-deal/ |access-date=April 23, 2020 |work=Canadian Football League}} He was placed on the suspended list on July 3, 2021.{{Cite news |date=July 3, 2021 |title=Coors Light Training Camp Opening Roster Set |url=https://www.riderville.com/2021/07/03/coors-light-training-camp-opening-roster-set/ |access-date=July 7, 2021 |work=Riderville.com}} He was released on August 11, 2021.
Personal life
Langford was raised by his mother, Shamine Langford, and his father, Jeffrey Langford. He is the cousin of NFL running back Peyton Barber.{{cite web | last=Niziolek | first=Michael | title=Inside Auburn running back Peyton Barber’s decision to leave early for NFL | website=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer | date=2016-01-20 | url=https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/college/sec/auburn-university/war-eagle-extra/article55578645.html | access-date=2024-09-14}}
References
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External links
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