Jerrion Ealy

Jerrion Zawasky Ealy (born August 19, 2000) is an American football wide receiver and running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Ole Miss.

Early years
Ealy attended Jackson Preparatory School in Flowood, Mississippi. During his career, he rushed for over 5,000 yards with 84 touchdowns. He was the MVP of the 2019 Under Armour All-American Game after rushing for a game record 116 yards and two touchdowns. A five-star recruit, Ealy committed to play college football and college baseball at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss).

Also a top baseball recruit, Ealy played in the 2018 Under Armour All-America Baseball Game. He was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 31st round of the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign and attended Ole Miss.

College career
As a true freshman in football at Ole Miss in 2019, Ealy played in all 12 games. Against Southeastern Louisiana, he set a school record for all-purpose yards in a game with 273. Overall he rushed for 722 yards over 104 carries with eight total touchdowns. As a freshman baseball player in 2020, Ealy played in 13 games before the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Professional career
Ealy was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2022. He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was suspended for six games for a PED violation on October 3, 2022. On January 12, 2023, Ealy was released by the Chiefs following the signing of Phil Hoskins. Five days later, Ealy was re–signed to fill the vacany created by the release of Daniel Wise. He was waived once more on January 28 after the team signed La'Mical Perine, and re–signed to the practice squad two days later. Ealy won his first Super Bowl ring when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. He signed a reserve/future contract on February 15, 2023.

On August 29, 2023, Ealy was waived by the Chiefs.