Jarrick Bernard-Converse

Jarrick Bernard-Converse (born April 29, 2000) is an American football safety for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma State and LSU.

Early years
Bernard-Converse was born on April 29, 2000, and grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended Evangel Christian Academy and played track and football, being a team captain in the latter. He was ranked by 247Sports as the 88th-best safety recruit and the 47th-best player from the state. He committed to play college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

College career
Bernard-Converse saw immediate playing time as a true freshman, totaling in 13 appearances (nine of which he started) 59 tackles, fifth-best on the team, two sacks, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and an interception. The following year, he posted 54 tackles, including two for a loss, five pass breakups, 1.5 sacks and an interception. In 2020, Benard-Converse started all 11 games and recorded 32 tackles, leading all of Oklahoma State's cornerbacks, while also tying for the team lead with seven pass breakups.

Bernard-Converse started all 14 games in 2021, being named first-team all-conference after leading the team with 11 pass breakups. He additionally recorded 51 tackles on the year. He transferred to LSU in 2022. With LSU, he started nine of 13 games, tallying 44 tackles, three pass breakups and two interceptions.

Professional career
Bernard-Converse was selected, on his 23rd birthday, in the sixth round (204th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft by the New York Jets. He was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list to start the 2023 season. He was activated on October 24, 2023. He made his NFL debut against the Buffalo Bills in Week 11, appearing on seven special teams snaps.