Jason Pinnock

American football player (born 1999)

American football player

Jason PinnockNo. 25 – San Francisco 49ers

Position:| Safety
Personal information
Born:|  (1999-06-30) June 30, 1999 (age 25)
Windsor, Connecticut, U.S.
Height:| 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:| 205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:| Windsor
College:| Pittsburgh (2017–2020)
NFL draft:| 2021: 5th round, 175th pick
Career history

* New York Jets (2021)
* New York Giants (2022–2024)
* San Francisco 49ers (2025–present)

Roster status:| Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2024
| Total tackles:| 225

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Sacks:| 6.5
Pass deflections:| 11
Interceptions:| 2
Forced fumbles:| 5
Fumble recoveries:| 1
Defensive touchdowns:| 1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jason Alexander Pinnock (born June 30, 1999) is an American professional football safety for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.[1]

## Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables  Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press

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6 ft 0+1⁄2 in
(1.84 m)  | 204 lb
(93 kg)  | 32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m)  | 9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m) | 4.49 s | 1.46 s | 2.61 s | 4.10 s | 6.90 s | 39.5 in
(1.00 m) | 10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m) | 15 reps
All values from Pro Day[2]

### New York Jets

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The New York Jets selected Pinnock in the fifth round (175th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft. He was the 25th cornerback selected in the 2021 NFL draft and was the second of three cornerbacks the Jets drafted, along with fifth-round pick (154th overall) Michael Carter II and sixth-round pick (200th overall) Brandin Echols.[3]

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NY Jets select Jason Pinnock No. 175

#### 2021

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On May 7, 2021, the New York Jets signed Pinnock to a four–year, $3.75 million rookie contract that includes a signing bonus of $270,451.[4]

Throughout training camp, he competed for a roster spot as a backup cornerback and special teams player against Isaiah Dunn, Brandin Echols, Javelin Guidry, Lamar Jackson, Michael Carter II, and Elijah Campbell.[5] Head coach Robert Saleh named him a backup and listed him as the seventh cornerback on the depth chart to begin the season, behind Bryce Hall , Brandin Echols, Michael Carter II, Javelin Guidry, Justin Hardee, and Isaiah Dunn.[6]

He was inactive as a healthy scratch for the first two games (Weeks 1–2) of the season. On September 26, 2021, Pinnock made his professional regular season debut, but was limited to four snaps on special teams as the Jets lost 0–26 at the Denver Broncos. By Week 11, Pinnock became the fourth cornerback on the depth chart and began receiving snaps on defense after Brandin Echols suffered a thigh injury and was inactive for three games (Weeks 11–13). In Week 16, Pinnock earned his first career start as the starting nickelback and made four combined tackles (two solo) and one pass deflection during a 26–21 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars. On January 9, 2021, Pinnock earned his first career start as a safety after the Jets were depleted at the safety position after Elijah Riley was placed in concussion protocol and Ashtyn Davis and Sharrod Neasman were placed on the COVID-19/reserve list.[7] He performed well in their absence and set a season-high with six combined tackles (four solo) and forced a fumble as the Jets lost 10–27 at the Buffalo Bills. He finished his rookie season with a total 16 combined tackles (10 solo), two forced fumbles, and one pass deflection in 12 games and two starts.[8]

#### 2022

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He entered training camp on the roster bubble after the New York Jets selected Sauce Gardner fourth overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich chose to have Pinnock transition to play the safety position.[9] The job as the starting strong safety was available after Marcus Maye departed during free agency. Throughout training camp, Pinnock competed for the role against Ashtyn Davis, Lamarcus Joyner, Will Parks, and Tony Adams.[10] On August 30, 2022, the Jets unexpectedly waived Pinnock as part of their final roster cuts.[11][12]

### New York Giants

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On August 31, 2022, the New York Giants claimed Pinnock off waivers.[13] Head coach Brian Daboll named Pinnock a backup safety to begin the season, behind Xavier McKinney, Julian Love, and Tony Jefferson. He earned the position over Nate Meadors and Trenton Thompson and played under defensive coordinator Don Martindale.[14]

He was inactive for the Giants' 19–16 victory against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2 due to a shoulder injury.[15] He was also inactive for two games (Weeks 5–6) after suffering an ankle injury. Pinnock did not start receiving snaps on defense until Week 10 due to Xavier McKinney suffering a broken hand and Tony Jefferson being placed on injured reserve due to a foot injury.[16] In Week 10, he made four combined tackles (three solo) and 1.5 sacks during a 16–24 victory against the Houston Texans. He had his first career sack alongside teammate Dexter Lawrence on quarterback Davis Mills for a 12–yard loss and made his first solo sack on Mills for nine-yard loss in the third quarter. In Week 14, he earned his first start with the Giants at safety and set a season-high with nine combined tackles (eight solo) during a 22–48 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. The following week, he had five combined tackles (four solo), set a season-high with two pass deflections, and forced a fumble during a 20–12 victory at the Washington Commanders in Week 15. He finished the season with 41 combined tackles (34 solo), 1.5 sacks, three pass deflections, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in 14 games and five starts.[17] He received an overall grade of 61.3 from Pro Football Focus in 2023.[18]

#### 2023

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He entered training camp as a possible candidate to earn the role as the starting strong safety after it was left vacant following the departure of Julian Love in free agency. Defensive coordinator Don Martindale had Pinnock compete against Dane Belton and Bobby McCain.[19][18] Head coach Brian Daboll named him the starting strong safety to begin the season and paired him with Xavier McKinney.[20]

In Week 2, he set a new career-high with 13 combined tackles (ten solo) during a 31–28 victory at the Arizona Cardinals. On October 8, 2023, Pinnock made four solo tackles, one pass deflection, and returned his first career interception for a touchdown during a 16–31 loss at the Miami Dolphins. His pick-six was on an interception thrown by Tua Tagovailoa in the endzone to wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and he returned it for 102–yards to score the first touchdown of his career in the second quarter.[21] In Week 14, Pinnock had four solo tackles, set a season-high with two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Jordan Love to wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks during a 22–24 victory against the Green Bay Packers. He was inactive during a 27-10 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 18 due to a foot injury.[22] He finished the season with 85 combined tackles (59 solo), six pass deflections, two forced fumbles, two sacks, and two interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts.[23] He received an overall grade of 67.7 from Pro Football Focus in 2023.[24]

#### 2024

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On February 6, 2024, the New York Giants hired Tennessee Titans' defensive coordinator Shane Bowen to replace Don Martindale at defensive coordinator following his departure.[25] Pinnock entered training camp slated as the starting free safety after Xavier McKinney departed for the Green Bay Packers in free agency. He was named the starting free safety to begin the season and was paired with rookie Tyler Nubin.[26]

On September 15, 2024, Pinnock had nine combined tackles (eight solo) and set a new career-high with two sacks on Jayden Daniels during a 18–21 loss at the Washington Commanders. He was inactive for the Giants' 17–20 overtime loss at the Carolina Panthers in Week 10 after injuring his abdomen.[27] In Week 17, he set a season-high with ten combined tackles (seven solo) as the Giants defeated the Indianapolis Colts 45–33. He finished the season with a total of 85 combined tackles (50 solo), a career-high three sacks, and had one pass deflection in 16 games and 16 starts.[8] He received an overall grade of 54.5 from Pro Football Focus, which ranked 131st among 171 qualifying safeties in 2024.[28]

### San Francisco 49ers

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On March 13, 2025, the San Francisco 49ers signed Pinnock to a fully-guaranteed one–year, $2.20 million contract that includes an initial signing bonus of $980,000.[29]

## References

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1. ^ Filipcic-Godsey, Amanda (April 29, 2021). "Pitt football | Pinnock, Kessman turn heads among NFL scouts ahead of draft". The Tribune-Democrat. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
2. ^ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Jason Pinnock College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
3. ^ Allen, Eric (May 1, 2021). "Jets Select Pittsburgh CB Jason Pinnock in Round 5". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
4. ^ Links, Zachary (May 7, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/7/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
5. ^ Tyler Greenawalt (August 5, 2021). "Robert Saleh highlights an underdog in Jets' nickel cornerback battle". jetswire.usatoday.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
6. ^ Jared Dubin (August 30, 2021). "Jets depth chart 2021: New York's projected Week 1 starters with preseason concluded". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
7. ^ "Versatile Jets rookie Jason Pinnock settling in at safety". NJ.com. December 30, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
8. ^ a b "Pro-Football-Reference: Jason Pinnock Overview". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
9. ^ Ryan Dunleavy (August 21, 2022). "Jason Pinnock's chance with Jets coming 'full circle' after move to safety". nypost.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
10. ^ David Wyatt-Hupton (May 28, 2022). "These 5 guys all have a shot to be the NY Jets' starting FS in 2022". JetsXFacror.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
11. ^ "Sauce Gardner officially wins cornerback battle". jetswire.usatoday.com. August 28, 2022. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
12. ^ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 30, 2022). "Final Cuts: Jets Move 27 Players to Trim Roster to NFL's 53-Man Limit". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
13. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 31, 2022). "Giants claim 4 players off waivers; 4 released". Giants.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
14. ^ Dan Salomone (September 7, 2023). "Giants release first unofficial depth chart of 2022 regular season". Giants.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
15. ^ "Week 2 Inactives". NFL.com. September 14, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
16. ^ Salomone, Dan (October 15, 2022). "Giants elevate DL Ryder Anderson, WR Marcus Johnson; DB Tony Jefferson to IR". Giants.com.
17. ^ "Jason Pinnock 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
18. ^ a b Jeremy Portnoy (July 5, 2023). "Can Jason Pinnock start at safety for the Giants?". bigblueview.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
19. ^ John Fennelly (July 31, 2023). "Giants' Jason Pinnock jokes Odell Beckham Jr. 'might've been a little jealous' of 1-handed INT". giantswire.usatoday.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
20. ^ Ed Valentine (September 6, 2023). "Giants depth chart: Thoughts on team's first unofficial depth chart of regular season". bigblueview.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
21. ^ Raanan, Jordan (October 8, 2023). "Jason Pinnock's 102-yard pick-six brings Giants within one score". ESPN.com.
22. ^ "FoxSports.com: Jason Pinnock". FoxSports.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
23. ^ "Jason Pinnock 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
24. ^ Ed Valentine (January 12, 2024). "Read 'em and weep: The 2023 Giants as seen by PFF". bigblueview.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
25. ^ "Giants hire Shane Bowen as defensive coordinator". New York Giants. February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
26. ^ Ed Valentine (September 5, 2024). "New York Giants unofficial depth chart for Week 1". bigblueview.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
27. ^ Cite error: The named reference `Fox` was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
28. ^ "Pro Football Focus: Jason Pinnock". PFF.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
29. ^ "49ers Sign Seven Free Agents, Release Long Snapper Taybor Pepper". 49ers.com. March 13, 2025. Retrieved March 14, 2025.

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