Jamaree Tyreez Salyer (born July 13, 2000) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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and was drafted in the sixth round of the

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by the Chargers.

Early life and high school

Salyer grew up in

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and attended

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. Salyer was rated a five-star recruit and committed to play college football at Georgia after considering offers from Alabama, Clemson, and Ohio State.

College career

Salyer played in 13 games as a reserve offensive lineman in 13 during his freshman season. He played in 13 games with two starts as a sophomore and started at right tackle in Georgia's 26-14 win over Baylor in the

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. Salyer was named Georgia's starting left tackle going into his junior season after reporting to preseason training camp 30 pounds lighter than the previous season and putting together a strong performance. He started all of the Bulldogs' regular season games at left tackle and started in the 2021 Peach Bowl at left guard. After considering entering the

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, he decided to return to Georgia for his senior season. On January 15, 2022, Salyer declared for the

Professional career

Salyer was drafted by the

in sixth round, 195th overall, of the

. He was thrust into the starting lineup in Week 4 following an injury to left tackle

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, and remained the starter the rest of the season.

References

External links

Los Angeles Chargers bioGeorgia Bulldogs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Salyer, Jamaree Living people American football offensive guards Georgia Bulldogs football players Players of American football from Atlanta 2000 births Los Angeles Chargers players