Clemson LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr. thankful for father’s influence

Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter took to the podium at the Indiana Convention Center to answer questions about his game and which teams he is meeting with.  Trotter said he had a formal interview with the Steelers, which included meeting with head coach Mike Tomlin.

“A big part of my game is blitzing,” Trotter said. :I work my craft a lot.  It would be a blessing to play for any team, honestly.  I see God as blessing me to be here.”

Trotter is the son of 12-year NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Sr., who played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

“Being around the game my whole life, he’s taught me a lot,” Trotter said of his dad. “It’s definitely helped me get to this position here.  I want to thank him for everything.”

Trotter has a meeting lined up with the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Combine. Trotter racked up 177 tackles including 28.5 tackles for loss with 12 sacks and 4 interceptions in his career. He is a very productive linebacker who can go from sidelines to sidelines.