Jeffrey Lavert

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Jeffrey Lavert

No. 33 – Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(1999-03-01)March 1, 1999 (aged 63) Toronto, Canada
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:	Loyola Catholic Secondary School
College:	Florida State University
Career history
Myrtle Beach Buccaneers ( (SS19)- (SS20))
Roster status:	Active
Career DSFL statistics
Total tackles: 26 Pass deflections: 3 Interceptions: 1 Total touchdowns: 1 Defensive touchdowns: 1

Jeffrey LaVert (born March 1, 1999) is an American football safety for the Myrtle Beach Buccaneers of the Developmental Simulation Football League (DSFL). He played college football for Florida State (FSU) and has declared his intent to enter the professional ranks next season.

Early years

Jeffrey LaVert was born in Toronto, ON, Canada into a family of athletes. He was naturally gifted and was brought up playing hockey and was quickly recognized as an enforcer with his physicality on the ice. However, his skating ability always held him back as he had some difficulty skating and as a result his coach had introduced him to the world of football.

LaVert's size and physicality instantly made him a must-watch in high school as people used to line up hours before his games just to get the chance to see him play. He would constantly tear apart opposing defenses with his speed and size and although he may not have had the same level of football IQ as his peers, he definitely made up for it via other means. His hard-word mentality and grit-n-grind mentality helped him make leaps and bounds throughout his time in high school until he eventually blossomed into a 4-star recruit out of high school. He had a couple of offers from schools such as the Florida St., Iowa and Penn State but eventually decided to become a Seminole due to some previous connections with the college.

College career

Jeffrey would struggle in his first season, only making 10 tackles in his first 4 games as a backup. He would tear his ACL in the 5th on a non-contact play as he was rushing the passer. But despite all of this the Hawkeye staff remained high on the freshman still citing how hopeful and excited they were for his return as a sophomore and boy, did he not disappoint one bit.

His hard work and dedication while rehabbing from his injury would pay major dividends as a Sophomore as he would have a solid season with 80 tackles, 2 interceptions and 6 Passes Deflected.

In his junior season, Jeffrey would see his draft stock sore as he took the college world by storm. He would hit triple digits in tackles with 102, force 2 fumbles, make 4 interceiptions and have 10 passes defended. He would also contribute on the special teams end with 2 kickoffs returned for TDs as part of a spectacular season in which he received multiple accolades for.

It would be his last season in college as he would forgo his remaining years of eligible in order to enter the prestigious S20 DSFL Draft.

Professional career

DSFL career

Jeffrey would be claimed off waivers shortle before session 13 in the DSFL (S19). He would kick his career off against Tijuana with 7 tackles. Although he may not have filled the stat sheet like he did in the college season, it was a start to what seemed like could be an extraordinary career.

He would follow up that performance with a game against the Portland Pioneers in which he racked up 8 tackles and a pass deflected while holding his receivers to 5 receptions for 37 yards showcasing his ability to play close to the line of scrimmage and stuff the run but also cover players.

LaVert would truly show up under the bright lights of the playoffs against Tijuana however, in the Conference Championship game in the playoffs. He showed his ability to be a playmaker all over the field as he led his team in tackles and passes defended with 11 and 2 respectively. With his team down 17-10 closing in on halftime he had a crucial interception and returned it for a touchdown for his first ever pick-6. Although his team would eventually go on to lose the game, there was one thing undeniable about Jeffrey, he had something special about him. The moment he had stepped onto the field he had made a positive impact on his team and in the case that he doesn't get re-drafted by the Bucanneers, it will be missed.

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40‑yd dash	20‑ss	3‑cone	Vert jump	Broad
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	215 lb (98 kg)

Professional career statistics

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