Defense & Fumbles
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| Games | Def Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | Fmb | FR | Yds | TD | Sk | Sfty | AV | Awards |
| 1970 | 22 | CLE | RDT | 72 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 4.0 | 7 | |||||||
| 1971 | 23 | CLE | RDT | 72 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 | 8 | ||||
| 1972 | 24 | CLE | RDT | 72 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10.5 | 8 | |||||||
| 1973* | 25 | CLE | RDT | 72 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 5.5 | 9 | PB | ||||||||||
| 1974* | 26 | CLE | RDT | 72 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 8 | PB | ||||||
| 1975* | 27 | CLE | RDT | 72 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | PB | ||||||
| 1976*+ | 28 | CLE | RDT | 72 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 11 | AP1, PB | |||
| 1977 | 29 | CLE | RDT | 72 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | ||||||
| 1978 | 30 | CLE | RDT | 72 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 1979 | 31 | CLE | RDT | 72 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 4 | |||||||
| 1980 | 32 | CLE | DE | 72 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 1981 | 33 | CLE | NT | 72 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | |||||||||||
| Career | 147 | 131 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 41 | 0 | 70.5 | 1 | 70 | |||||||
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- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jerry Sherk?
Jerry Sherk is 75 years old.
When was Jerry Sherk born?
Jerry Sherk was born on July 7, 1948.
Where was Jerry Sherk born?
Jerry Sherk was born in Grants Pass, OR.
How tall is Jerry Sherk?
Jerry Sherk is 6-4 (193 cm) tall.
How much did Jerry Sherk weigh when playing?
Jerry Sherk weighed 258 lbs (117 kg) when playing.
Is Jerry Sherk in the Hall of Fame?
Jerry Sherk has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Jerry Sherk play?
Jerry Sherk played 147 games over his career.
How many sacks did Jerry Sherk have?
Jerry Sherk had 70.5 sacks over his career.
How many Super Bowls has Jerry Sherk won?
Jerry Sherk has never won a Super Bowl.
When did Jerry Sherk retire?
Jerry Sherk last played in 1981.
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