Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is making waves in the NFL as a rookie linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles
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. Born on December 24, 2002, in Hainesport Township, New Jersey, Trotter Jr. has big shoes to fill as the son of former NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Sr., who was known as “The Axeman” for his hard-hitting style
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Trotter Jr. attended St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia and went on to play college football at Clemson University
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. During his time at Clemson, he quickly made a name for himself, earning accolades such as Second-Team All-American and First-Team All-ACC in his junior year
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. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 155th overall
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In his rookie season, Trotter Jr. has primarily contributed on special teams, but he’s been preparing for a larger role
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. His opportunity came when Eagles’ starting linebacker Nakobe Dean suffered a season-ending knee injury
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. Trotter Jr. stepped up in the Wild Card round against the Green Bay Packers, making a significant impact by recovering a fumble on the opening kickoff, which set up the Eagles’ first touchdown
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Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has expressed confidence in Trotter Jr., praising his instincts, intelligence, and love for the game
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. Trotter Jr. himself has stated that he’s ready for the challenge, having prepared all season as if he were a starter
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. His teammates have also shown faith in him, with veteran linebacker Zack Baun noting that Trotter Jr. has been ready for this opportunity for a long time
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As the Eagles prepare for their Divisional Round game against the Los Angeles Rams, all eyes will be on Trotter Jr. to see if he can continue to make an impact and help lead his team to victory
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. His journey from a high school standout to a key player in the NFL is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and the legacy of his father.
For more information and updates on Jeremiah Trotter Jr., you can check out this NBC Sports Philadelphia article.
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