James Dearth

James Dearth

refer to caption Dearth with the New York Jets.
No. 85
Position:	Long snapper
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1976-01-22) January 22, 1976
Place of birth:	Scurry, Texas
Height:
Weight:
Career information
College:	Tarleton State
NFL draft:	1999 / Round: 6 / Pick: 191
Career history
Cleveland Browns (1999–2000) New York Jets (2001–2009) Washington Redskins (2010)* San Diego Chargers (2010) New England Patriots (2011)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 3 Receiving Yards: 10 Touchdowns: 1 Player stats at NFL.com

James Dearth (born January 22, 1976) is a former American football long snapper. Dearth, who attended Tarleton State University, was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 1999 NFL Draft.

He has also been a member of the New York Jets, Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots.

Early years

Dearth attended Scurry-Rosser High School in Scurry, Texas and was a student and a letterman in football. In football, he was a starter at both, quarterback and middle linebacker, and was an All-State honoree at both positions.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Dearth was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round (191st overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft.

New York Jets

In 2001 the Jets would sign the free agent Dearth as a tight end/long snapper. In that same year he recorded a career high three receptions and a touchdown. Following the season, Dearth was relegated to long snapping duties and was a consistent part of the Jets' special teams unit until he became a free agent and was replaced by Tanner Purdum following the 2009 season.

Washington Redskins

On August 14, 2010, Dearth would sign with the Washington Redskins. Dearth was expected to compete with the "inconsistent" Nick Sundberg. Despite Sundberg's inconsistencies he slowly progressed throughout training camp and eventually Dearth was waived on August 31, 2010 in favor of the improved Sundberg.

San Diego Chargers

The San Diego Chargers signed Dearth on September 15, 2010 after a hamstring injury saw long snapper David Binn placed on injured reserve. Two days later on September 17, 2010, Dearth suffered a foot injury during practice and would subsequently be placed on injured reserve before playing a game for the Chargers.

New England Patriots

Dearth signed with the New England Patriots on August 29, 2011. He was released on September 4.

Personal

Dearth is married to his wife, Laurie, with whom he has three children, Kaitlyn, Kendall, and Kolton. Dearth, a devout Christian, is known to be a "low-key and cordial" person.

Dearth co-owns an Athletic Republic franchise in the Houston area with friend and former Jets running back Derrick Blaylock. The facility opened in December 2009 aiming to help young athletes prepare for professional careers.

External links

• San Diego Chargers bio