Jay Gruden is an American football coach and former professional football quarterback who is currently the offensive coordinator coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL. Gruden was born in Tiffin, Ohio, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at the University of Louisville. After finishing his college career, Gruden... read full bio
Jay Novacek knows how to win, lead, and be a part of a successful team. While with the Dallas Cowboys, Novacek went to five Pro Bowls, twice led all NFL tight ends in receiving, and averaged more than 57 receptions a season over a three-year period. After his 6 years with the Dallas Cowboys, Novacek held the title of the... read full bio
Jed Collins is a former American professional football fullback who played in the NFL. Collins was born in San Juan Capistrano, California, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at Washington State where he set a school record for most catches by a tight end. Collins went on to be... read full bio
Jeff Backus is a former American professional football offensive tackle who played in the NFL. Backus was born in Midland, Michigan, and he began his career playing football as well as baseball in high school where he was a USA Today High School All-American selection and was also the Gwinnett Touchdown Club’s Lineman of the Year. After a successful high... read full bio
Jeff Blake is a former American professional football quarterback who played in the NFL for 14 seasons. Blake was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at East Carolina University. During his college career, Blake was a second-team All-American and has gone on to be... read full bio
Jeff Brohm is an American football coach and former professional football quarterback who is currently the head coach of Purdue University. Brohm was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at the University of Louisville where he was the Liberty Bowl MVP. He went on to... read full bio
Jeff Faine is a former American professional football center who played in the NFL. Faine was born in Milwaukie, Oregon, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was a USA Today High School All-American, before going on to play college football at the University of Notre Dame. After playing college football, Faine went on to... read full bio
Jeff Garcia is a former gridiron football quarterback. Garcia was born in Gilroy, California, and he began his career playing football as well as basketball in high school. He went on to play for Gavilan College before transferring and playing at San Jose State University. While at San Jose, Garcia earned UPI All-America honors and had the most career offensive... read full bio
Jeff George is a former American professional football quarterback who has played in the NFL. George was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and he began his career playing football in high school where he earned the Dial Award, was a USA Today High School All-American and was the first Gatorade National Player of the Year. From there, George went on to... read full bio
Jeff Hostetler is a former quarterback in the National Football League. ABC News interviewed Hostetler as part of One Moment in Time: The Life of Whitney Houston, a two-hour special on ABC. In Super Bowl XXV, Houston performed The Star-Spangled Banner", and Hostetler and Super Bowl XXV MVP Ottis Anderson reflected on Houston's performance in that game. Hostetler is slated... read full bio
Jeff Jagodzinski is an American football coach and former football fullback player. Jagodzinski was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was an all-conference before going on to play college football at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. After finishing his college career, Jagodzinski went on to begin his coaching career as a... read full bio
Jeff Lageman is a former American professional football player and a current sports commentator. Lageman was born in Fairfax, Virginia, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at the University of Virginia where he was a linebacker and defensive end. After finishing his college career, Lageman went on to be... read full bio
Jeff Monken is an American football coach who is currently the head football coach of the United States Military Academy. Monken was born in Peoria, Illinois, and he began his career playing football himself as a wide receiver in college while studying at Millikin University. After earning his degree, Monken changed his sights to coaching instead of playing, and began... read full bio
Jeff Tedford is an American football coach and former football player. Tedford was born in Lynwood, California, and he began his career playing football in high school where he earned an All-League selection. From there, Tedford began playing football in college at Cerritos College and then transferred to Fresno State where he set records in college football for passing yardage... read full bio
Jeremiah Trotter is a former American football linebacker who is best known for playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. Apart from playing for the Eagles, Trotter has also played for the Washington Redskins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Trotter started his career playing football at Hooks High School where he was a letterman in football. From there, he played... read full bio
Jeremy Maclin plays professional football, in the wide receiver position, for the Kansas City Chiefs. While playing at the University of Missouri, he was a two-time consensus All-American, and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the NFL Draft. Maclin was voted by his teammates to receive the Ed Block Courage Award, for being a role... read full bio
Jeremy Shockey is a former American professional football tight end who played in the NFL. Shockey was born in Ada, Oklahoma, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was Oklahoma’s All-District, All-County, and All-State teams. From there, Shockey went on to play college football at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M and then the University of Miami. During... read full bio
Jermaine Gresham is a former American professional football tight end who played in the NFL. Gresham was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was a wide receiver and was named Best Receiver by the Daily Oklahoman. He was also a Parade All-American and helped get his school to the 5A... read full bio
Jermichael Finley is a former American professional football tight end who played with the Green Bay Packers the entirety of his career. Finley was born in Lufkin, Texas, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was named first team 3A all-state and was a first-team all-district. He went on to play college football at the... read full bio
Jerod Mayo is an American football coach who is currently the inside linebackers coach for the New England Patriots of the NFL and is a former professional football linebacker. Mayo was born in Hampton, Virginia, and he began his career playing football in high school where he earned first-team All-District, All-Area, and All-Region honors. He was considered a four-star recruit... read full bio
