Players

  A two-year starter at right tackle, Jeromey Clary didn’t miss a single snap in 2008. With four starters returning on the offensive line in 2009, the unit is thought to be one of the team’s strengths. Clary will again man the right tackle post.

   Clary’s career took off in 2007. He began the season as a reserve tackle and special teams performer, but was called upon several times early in the season to spell players at both tackle and guard. Then in early December with the Bolts’ running game struggling to get on track, Head Coach Norv Turner inserted Clary into the starting lineup at right tackle. Over the final five games of the regular season, the Chargers rushed for 880 yards and eight touchdowns, an average of 176 yards per game. Not surprisingly, the Bolts went 5-0 during that stretch.

  As a collegian at Kansas State, Clary was one of the top tackles in the Big 12 Conference. He and Chargers running back Darren Sproles were teammates with the Wildcats and in Jeromey’s first season as a starter (2003), he helped pave the way for Sproles to lead the nation in rushing with 1,986 yards.

  Clary and his wife, Breanna, had their first child in March, son Cannon.  Jeromey’s hobbies include playing golf and hanging out at the beach.

  TRANSACTION HISTORY: Sixth-round draft choice (187) by Chargers, April 30, 2006...signed four-year contract, July 25, 2006...waived Sept. 2, 2006 and re-signed to practice squad, Sept. 4...re-signed one-year contracts Jan. 16, 2007, March 25, 2008 and March 16, 2009.

  2009: Had one of his best seasons as a pro before he injured his ankle in week 11 vs. the Denver Broncos. Chargers placed him on IR on November 24, 2009.

  2008: Line had outstanding night in win over NE Wk 6, not allowing sack on Rivers, while he passed for 306 yards and three TDs…Dec. 14 at KC, Chargers trailed 21-10 in 4Q and scored twice to win, 22-21… in 4Q, line gave Rivers time to complete 19 of 25 with two TDs and no INTs…blocked for team-record 289-yard rushing performance in AFC West clinching win over Denver Dec. 28…bettered previous mark of 287 yards, set on Oct. 13, 1963…blocked for 167-yard rushing night in Jan. 5 AFC Wild Card Playoff win over Indianapolis as Bolts drove for game-tying FG late in fourth quarter and scored game-winning TD on 22-yard run in overtime.

 2007: Saw extensive action at RT Wk 2 at NE after Shane Olivea left game late in 1Q (back)…made first-career start in Lambeau Field as RT Wk 3 for Olivea…moved into starting lineup Dec. 2 at KC and had key role in 191-yard rushing day as Bolts broke 10-10 tie at half with rushing TDs of 31 and 28 yards in 3Q and 4Q…line helped Chargers rush for 274 yards vs. Detroit on Dec. 16, then second-most in team history…also DNA any sacks vs. Lions…line allowed one sack in 31 pass plays in AFC Wild Card Playoff win over Tennessee Jan. 6…DNA any sacks in Jan. 13 AFC Divisional Playoff win at Indianapolis and had perfect blocks as Billy Volek scored game-winning TD on one-yard QB sneak.

 2006: Spent entire season on practice squad.

 COLLEGE: Second-team All-Big 12 as junior and senior…invited to 2006 East-West Shrine Game… three-time (2003-05) Academic All-Big 12…KSU Lineman of Year as junior and senior…Lifter of Year, Scholar-Athlete of Year and Paul Coffman Award for outstanding leadership, attitude and improvement as senior…also team’s Outstanding OL...played at KSU from 2002-05…psychology degree.

 PERSONAL: Born in Norfolk, Nebraska…all-region, all-area, all-district and academic all-state at Mansfield (Tex.) HS…Offensive MVP as senior...Coca-Cola All-Star Game invitee.