Jerrod "Bub" Means (born January 10, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, and Pittsburgh Panthers.
Early life Means attended Lovejoy High School in Lovejoy, Georgia. In two seasons, he recorded nearly 900 yards and 11 touchdown receptions. A three-star recruit, Means committed to play college football at the University of Tennessee over offers from Northwestern and Rutgers.
College career After redshirting in 2019 at Tennessee, Means decided to transfer to Louisiana Tech, where would be forced to sit out the 2020 season. Means first saw action at Louisiana Tech in 2021, where he tallied 22 receptions for 430 yards and two touchdowns.
Following the 2021 season, Means announced that he would transfer to Pittsburgh. In his first season with Pittsburgh, he amounted 27 receptions for 401 yards and two touchdowns, including four receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown in a 37–35 Sun Bowl victory over UCLA. The next season, Means hauled in 41 receptions for 721 yards and six touchdowns before declaring for the 2024 NFL draft.
Statistics YearTeamGamesReceivingGPRecYardsAvgTD 2019 Tennessee Redshirt 2020 Louisiana Tech 2021 Louisiana Tech112243019.52 2022 Pittsburgh132740114.92 2023 Pittsburgh124172117.66Career36901,55217.210
Professional career
Means was selected with the 170th overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints. In Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Means scored his first career touchdown on a 10–yard reception from Spencer Rattler. On November 2, 2024, Means was placed on injured reserve with a high–ankle sprain.
On August 13, 2025, Means was placed on injured reserve, ending his 2025 NFL season.
On August 29, 2026, Means was waived by the Saints.
Cleveland Browns On September 8, 2026, Means signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad.
References
External links Cleveland Browns bio Pittsburgh Panthers bio Louisiana Tech Bulldogs bio