JermaineWaller
CBCB#42Virginia Tech
6'0" • 180lbs • 26y/oDraft Eligibility:2022
- Overall Grade '21
- 61.2
- 663rd/861 - CBs
- Snap Count '21
- 531
- 375th/2042 - CBs
- Interceptions '21
- 4
- 18th/861 - CBs
- Pass Breakups '21
- 3
- 389th/861 - CBs
Jermaine
Waller
CB
#42
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Virginia Tech
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/28/2026
Jermaine Waller was a cornerback for the Detroit Lions who earned a 61.2 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2021 season, 663rd among 861 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 61.4 ranked 602nd among 861 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 63.0 ranked 578th at the position.
He recorded 4 interceptions on the season. Waller broke up 3 passes in coverage. He allowed a 73.2 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 27 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 35 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Detroit Lions
2021 - Present
Virginia Tech Hokies
2018 - 2021
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2021
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
61.2
AVG
663rd/861 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
61.4
AVG
602nd/861 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
73.6
AVG
93rd/861 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
63.0
AVG
578th/861 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vsINND
84.3
Week 6, 2021
vsRIUN
80.9
Week 7, 2019
@GATC
76
Week 12, 2019
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
@FLMI
29.3
Week 12, 2021
vsNCDU
43
Week 11, 2021
@MABC
48.3
Week 10, 2021
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
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Season Stats
Season Stats
2021
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
35
204th/861 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
4
18th/861 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
2
160th/861 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
27
587th/861 CBs
Defense
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Rank
204
th
Solo Tackles
35
54
th
Assists
11
222
nd
Forced Fumbles
0
190
th
Stops
12
179
th
Sacks
0
574
th
Missed Tackles
7
18
th
Interceptions
4
217
th
Passer Rating Allowed
73.2
652
nd
Yards per Reception Allowed
15.4
160
th
Total Pressures
2
389
th
PBUs
3
587
th
Receptions Allowed
27
Snaps
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Rank
375
th
Total Snaps
531
328
th
Run Defense Snaps
249
391
st
Pass Rush Snaps
4
404
th
Coverage Snaps
278
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