Jerome was a 3 year varsity starter and captain for the Pencader Titans. Jerome has signed a full scholarship to attend Syracuse University this coming fall. As a senior Jerome was named 1st team All-Conference as a RB and second team All-Conference as a Linebacker. Jerome was also named 3rd team All-State at RB. Jerome rushed for over 1,300 yards and scored 16 touchdowns while leading his team to a state semi-finals loss. In his career Jerome has rushed for 2,319 yards, caught 44 passes for 410 yards and scored 29 touchdowns. Jerome has a supportive mother, Cyreeta Smith, Grandmother, Brenda Smith and two supportive siblings in Jonathan (10) and Janae (7).