- Dwight Lowery
-
For the baseball player, see Dwight Lowry.
Dwight Lowery
Lowery in September 2009No. 25 Jacksonville Jaguars Cornerback Personal information Date of birth: January 23, 1986 Place of birth: Santa Cruz, California Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Weight: 198 lb (90 kg) Career information College: San José State NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 4 / Pick: 113 Debuted in 2008 for the New York Jets Career history - New York Jets (2008–2010)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2011–present)
Roster status: Active Career highlights and awards - N/A
Career NFL statistics as of Week 10, 2011 Tackles 132 Sacks 3.0 Interceptions 9 Touchdowns 2 Passes defensed 38 Stats at NFL.com Dwight Lowery (born January 23, 1986) is an American football cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at San José State.
Contents
Early years
Lowery attended Soquel High School in Soquel, California where he was an All Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League running back for the Knights during his senior year. Lowery broke the school's scoring record for a single season (25 touchdowns) and the County's single game scoring record (7 TD; 5 rushing, 1 receiving and a returned interception for the games final he earned All-League defensive back his junior and senior year having 20 interceptions in 20 games.
Lowery also played basketball and was a 3 year starter on the varsity squad. He earned league MVP honors his junior year, and lead his team into the Central Coast Section Playoffs.
College career
Cabrillo College
He previously attended Cabrillo College in Aptos, California where he played Free Safety and special teams for the Seahawks. During Lowery's Freshman season at the junior college, he received All State defensive back honors and lead California in INTs (9). His Sophomore season was cut short with a hand injury but he still managed four more interceptions in the games following the injury. He left Cabrillo with 13 picks in 15 games. He also led the state in return yards in 2004.
San Jose State
Lowery was a two time All-America selection AFCA and FWAA All-America cornerback for San José State University. Lowery led the nation in 2006 with 9 interceptions. His 9 interceptions broke the San José State record of 8 set by Gerald Jones in 2002. In his senior season at San Jose State University Lowery recorded 4 interceptions and 7 broken up passes to go along with 44 tackles. Lowery and linebacker Matt Castelo were named to the all-WAC team in 2007. In the post-season 83rd East-West Shrine Game, Lowery had 2 interceptions.
Lowery had applied for a draft grade from the NFL's advisory committee following the 2006 season but decided that he would return in 2007 for his Senior season at SJSU. [1]
Awards and honors
- Named to the 2007 Playboy All-American Team. [2]
- Named to the 2006 and 2007 AFCA All-America Team
- Named to the 2007 Scout.com All-America Third Team
- Became the first player in San Jose State University history to be named an All-American in back-to-back years. [4]
- Named to 83rd East-West Shrine All-Star Game in 2008 [5]
Professional career
Pre-draft
Pre-draft measureables Ht Wt 40-yd dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert Broad BP 5 ft 11 in 201 lb 4.54 s 1.53 s 2.60 s 4.38 s 7.31 s 33.5 in 9 ft 8 in 16 rep Source:[1] New York Jets
2008
Impressed with Lowery's versatility and ball skills,[2][3] the New York Jets would draft him in the fourth round (113th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft as a cornerback/safety.[4] An injury to cornerback Justin Miller would see Lowery debut in his first NFL game against the Miami Dolphins; Lowery performed modestly with four tackles and three passes defensed.[5] Lowery was named to the NFL's mid-season all-rookie team for his efforts on defense however in November, Lowery was benched in favor of veteran Ty Law.[6] In spite of the benching, Lowery continued to improve and contribute as a backup cornerback earning the praise of his head coach Eric Mangini and his teammates.[7]
2009
Lowery continued to contribute as a backup and would finish the season with 24 tackles, 9 passes defensed and 3 interceptions.
2010
Lowery would record his first career touchdown, intercepting Brett Favre on a play that would seal the Jets' victory over the Vikings.[8][9]
Jacksonville Jaguars
Lowery was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for an undisclosed draft pick on September 3, 2011.
Personal
Lowery was born to Tracy Rivers who raised him as single mother.[2] Lowery has six other siblings, including a sister, Aujanae.[2][10] Lowery is married to his wife, Ashley Lowery.[10]
References
- ^ "2008 CB Draft Prospects", CBS Sports (CBS), 2008, archived from the original on November 6, 2010, http://www.webcitation.org/5u2sSJfUZ, retrieved November 6, 2010
- ^ a b c Bishop, Greg (April 28, 2008), "Note Spells Out Dream for a Jets Draft Choice", The New York Times (New York Times Company), archived from the original on October 13, 2010, http://www.webcitation.org/5tSMxHMlv, retrieved October 13, 2010
- ^ Allen, Eric (May 3, 2008), "Dwight Lowery Has First-Round Instincts", New York Jets, archived from the original on October 13, 2010, http://www.webcitation.org/5tSOq3Qst, retrieved October 13, 2010
- ^ Lange, Randy (April 27, 2008), "Clinkscales Weighs In on First Three Picks", New York Jets, archived from the original on October 13, 2010, http://www.webcitation.org/5tSNhCUNQ, retrieved October 13, 2010
- ^ Allen, Eric (September 7, 2008), "Favre Era Lifts Off: Jets Down 'Fins, 20-14", New York Jets, archived from the original on October 13, 2010, http://www.webcitation.org/5tSPKmpDF, retrieved October 13, 2010
- ^ Seimas, Jim (December 8, 2008), "Jim Seimas: New York Jets cornerback Dwight Lowery has chance to make NFL's All-Rookie team", Santa Cruz Sentinel, archived from the original on October 9, 2010, http://www.webcitation.org/5tMVYWSCj, retrieved October 9, 2010
- ^ Carlson, Tim (December 26, 2008), "Lowery: Rookie Who's Found Second Wind", New York Jets, archived from the original on October 13, 2010, http://www.webcitation.org/5tSQAAWlo, retrieved October 13, 2010
- ^ Associated Press (October 12, 2010), "Soquel grad Lowery lifts Jets with interception, touchdown", Santa Cruz Sentinel, archived from the original on October 13, 2010, http://www.webcitation.org/5tSLnJwvF, retrieved October 13, 2010
- ^ Cimini, Rich (October 12, 2010), "Jets expected a gift from Brett Favre", ESPN, archived from the original on October 13, 2010, http://www.webcitation.org/5tSM0ukqx, retrieved October 13, 2010
- ^ a b Zimmerman, Lisa (December 21, 2010), "Dwight Lowery: Introspective and Aware", TheJetsBlog (SNY), archived from the original on December 26, 2010, http://www.webcitation.org/5vGimkcya, retrieved December 26, 2010
External links
New York Jets 2008 NFL Draft selections Jacksonville Jaguars current roster Active roster 2 Nick Harris | 10 Josh Scobee | 11 Blaine Gabbert | 12 Luke McCown | 17 Chastin West | 18 Brian Robiskie | 21 Derek Cox | 22 Kevin Rutland | 24 Montell Owens | 25 Dwight Lowery | 26 Dawan Landry | 29 William Middleton | 30 Drew Coleman | 32 Maurice Jones-Drew | 33 Greg Jones | 34 T. J. Heath | 35 Deji Karim | 36 Courtney Greene | 38 Ashton Youboty | 42 Chris Prosinski | 44 Brock Bolen | 48 Jeremy Cain | 50 Russell Allen | 51 Paul Posluszny | 52 Daryl Smith | 55 Clint Session | 59 Mike Lockley | 62 John Estes | 63 Brad Meester | 65 Will Rackley | 67 Jason Spitz | 68 Guy Whimper | 69 Leger Douzable | 74 Aaron Kampman | 75 Eugene Monroe | 77 Uche Nwaneri | 78 Cameron Bradfield | 80 Mike Thomas | 81 Kassim Osgood | 83 Jason Hill | 84 Cecil Shorts | 85 Fendi Onobun | 87 Jarett Dillard | 88 Zach Potter | 89 Marcedes Lewis | 90 Matt Roth | 91 George Selvie | 93 Tyson Alualu | 94 Jeremy Mincey | 96 Terrance Knighton | 97 John Chick | 98 Nate Collins | 99 C. J. Mosley
Reserve lists 3 Scotty McGee (IR) | 15 Mike Sims-Walker (IR) | 20 Rod Issac (IR) | 23 Rashad Jennings (IR) | 27 Rashean Mathis (IR) | 43 Terrell Whitehead (IR) | 56 Kyle Bosworth (IR) | 57 Marc Schiechl (IR) | 72 Kevin Haslam (IR) | 73 Eben Britton (IR) | 86 Zach Miller (IR) | 92 Austen Lane(IR) | 95 D'Anthony Smith (IR) | -- Aaron Morgan (IR) | -- Richard Murphy (IR) | -- Martin Rucker (IR)
Practice squad 31 Talmadge Jackson | 40 DuJuan Harris | 41 Matt Estrada | 46 Colin Cloherty | 58 Stephen Franklin | 66 George Bussey | 76 Daniel Baldridge | 95 Corvey Irvin
AFC East: BUF · MIA · NE · NYJ • North: BAL · CIN · CLE · Persondata Name Lowery, Dwight Alternative names Short description Date of birth January 23, 1986 Place of birth Santa Cruz, California Date of death Place of death Categories:- 1986 births
- Living people
- African American players of American football
- American football cornerbacks
- New York Jets players
- People from Santa Cruz, California
- Players of American football from California
- San Jose State Spartans football players
- Jacksonville Jaguars players
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.
Look at other dictionaries:
Dwight Lowry — For the football player, see Dwight Lowery. Dwight Lowry Catcher Born: October 23, 1957(1957 10 23) Lumberton, North Carolina Died: July 10, 1997(1997 07 10) … Wikipedia
Darrelle Revis — Revis in February 2010 No. 24 New York Jets Cornerback Persona … Wikipedia
List of current NFL team rosters — The following is a list of current National Football League (NFL) team rosters: Roster status key Notation Corresponding roster designation IR Reserve/Injured Waived/Injured Waived/Injured Injured Practice Squad/Injured Active/PUP… … Wikipedia
Nick Harris — No. 2 Jacksonville Jaguars Punter Personal information Date of birth: July 23, 1978 (1978 07 23) (age 33) Place of … Wikipedia
Maurice Jones-Drew — at ESPN The Weekend in February 2010 No. 32 Jacksonville Jaguars Running back … Wikipedia
Montell Owens — No. 24 Jacksonville Jaguars Fullback/ Special teamer Personal information Date of birth: May 4, 1984 (1984 05 04) (age 27) … Wikipedia
Matt Roth — For the actor Matt Roth, see Matt Roth (actor). Matt Roth No. 90 Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive End Personal information Date of birth: October 14, 1982 (1982 10 14) … Wikipedia
Marcedes Lewis — No. 89 Jacksonville Jaguars Tight end Personal information Date of birth: May 19, 1984 (1984 05 19) (age 27) Pl … Wikipedia
Daryl Smith — For the former baseball player, see Daryl Smith (baseball). Daryl Smith No. 52 Jacksonville Jaguars Linebacker Personal information Date of birth: April 14, 1982 (1982 04 14) … Wikipedia
Dawan Landry — Landry during training camp with the Ravens. No. 26 Jacksonville Jaguars Safety Personal information … Wikipedia