Jeremiah Trotter (born January 20, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He played college football for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 1998 NFL draft .

Nov 24, 2016 · Trotter received a football scholarship to a Division 1-AA school, Stephen F. Austin State University, where he earned All-Southland Conference honors. He left school early to enter the 1998 NFL Draft so he could better support his family.

Apr 27, 2024 · A third-round draft pick in 1998 – the 72nd overall selection after his career at Stephen F. Austin – Jeremiah Trotter went on to have a terrific career including seven seasons in Philadelphia. He was the "Axe Man," a physical, dominating linebacker who made four Pro Bowls and was part of the Super Bowl XXXIX team in the 2004 season.

Trotter ultimately decided to forego his senior season with the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and declare for the 1998 NFL Draft. His 75-year-old father Myra’s declining health prompted him to leave school early and become the family breadwinner.

Apr 18, 2001 · Eagles fans didn’t know whether to cheer or boo when their team took a linebacker by the name of Jeremiah Trotter out of Stephen F. Austin in the third round of the 1998 draft. Now he’s...

Mar 2, 2023 · Trotter was the Eagles third-round pick out of Stephen F. Austin in 1998. He played for the team through the 2001 season before going to Washington for the 2002 and 2003 seasons.

Sep 24, 2022 · He made consensus All-American at Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, Texas, before being drafted in the third round by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jul 21, 2020 · Jeremiah Trotter. The former third-round pick in 1998 from Stephen F. Austin, the linebacker had more than 100 tackles in five of his eight seasons spread out over three different stints.

Jan 1, 2025 · The most complete, accurate and reliable reference source for Jeremiah Trotter pro football statistics, stats, transactions, awards, biographical data and more.

By his senior year, Trotter suddenly had scholarship offers to play football in college. It was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up and just like that, he was off to Stephen F. Austin State University. After three successful seasons, Trotter had a decision to make. It wouldn’t be a difficult one.