Jerome was a three-year starter at quarterback and defensive back at J.P. Taravella High School.

As a junior, Jerome was named second-team All-American as a kick returner by STATS FCS.

At the conclusion of his senior year, Jerome accepted invitations to play in the January 2017 editions of the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and Senior Bowl, the first player in SFU and NEC history to be invited to those games.

[1] Jerome also became first player in school and conference history to be invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.

[8] After the CFL canceled the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jerome chose to opt-out of his contract with the Stampeders on August 26, 2020.