Jason Avant is a former American professional football wide receiver who has played in the NFL. Avant was born in Chicago, Illinois, and he began his career playing football in high school where he set several school records for receptions at 148, receiving yards at 2,150, touchdowns at 37 and interceptions at 18. He went on to be a high... read full bio
Jarvis Jenkins is an American professional football defensive end who is currently a free agent in the NFL. Jenkins was born in Clemson, South Carolina, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was named an All-American by PrepStar and was named the South Carolina Coaches Association Upperstate AAA Lineman-of-the-Year. He was also the Daily Journal/Messenger... read full bio
Jarrett Jack is a former point guard for the Brooklyn Nets. By the end of high school, Scout.com rated Jack as a four-star prospect, the No. 9 point guard in the country and the No. 40 player overall. With an average of 12.5 points and 5.1 assists per game while playing at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, he helped lead the club... read full bio
Jeromir Jagr was the fifth overall selection in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. He won two consecutive Stanley Cups in the 1991 and 1992 seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins. In his career he has won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading point scorer five times, received the Lester B. Pearson Award as voted by the NHL Players' Association... read full bio
Jarome Iginla is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward. Before becoming professional, Iginla in the Western Hockey League and while playing for the Kamloops Blazers he won a George Parsons Trophy. He was then drafted by the Dallas Stars in the NHL draft but never played there and was traded to the Calgary Flames. Other teams that he’s played... read full bio
Jared Veldheer is an American professional football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent in the NFL. Veldheer was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was named Most Valuable Lineman. From there, he went on to play college football at Hillsdale College where he was a co-captain, was... read full bio
Jared Dostie is a building and design expert who has appeared on networks such as Food Network, DIY, and HGTV. He is currently a Licensed Contractor and artisan who grew up in a family from Maine filled with carpenters and builders. Jared began building treehouses at age seven. He traveled the world, visiting Japan, Germany and South Africa, where he... read full bio
Jared Allen is a former professional football defensive end player. Allen is best known for his roles as defensive ends for teams like Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, and Carolina Panthers. During his time with the Carolina Panthers he made his first career Super Bowl. When in High School, Allen was featured as a member of “Who’s Who”... read full bio
Janoris Jenkins is an American professional football cornerback who currently plays for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. Jenkins was born in Pahokee, Florida, and he began his career playing football in high school where he helped his school win the Florida Citrus Bowl and was also a first-team Class 2B All-State selection and a Parade All-American. Jenkins was... read full bio
Despite her small size and unorthodox windmill stroke, Janet Evans was a natural-born swimmer who was swimming laps at the age of two. In 1987, when she was 15 years old, Evans, broke 3 world records in freestyle. At the 1988 Seoul Olympics, Evans won her first gold medal in the 400m individual medley. Three days later, she won the... read full bio
Jan Stenerud is a Norwegian-American former professional football placekicker who played in the NFL. Stenerud was born in Fetsund, Norway, and he moved to the United States as a college student on a ski jumping scholarship at Montana State University. During his time studying at Montana State, Stenerud picked up football where he was later named an All-American by The... read full bio
Jan Oblak is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays goalkeeper for the Spanish club Atletico Madrid as well as for the Slovenia national team. Oblak was born in Skofja Loka, Slovenia, and he began his career playing with the youth clubs Locan, Olimpija, and Olimpija Ljublijana. From there, he went on to make his professional debut with Olimpija Ljublijana where... read full bio
Jamie McMurray, also known as Jamie Mac, is an American former professional stock car racing driver and current analyst for Fox NASCAR. McMurray was born in Joplin, Missouri, and he began his career participating in the Craftsman Truck Series where he made five starts, ran 16 races, and finished in the top five in one race, and in the top... read full bio
Jamie Lovemark is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour. Lovemark was born in Rancho Santa Fe, California, and he began his career winning the Western Amateur which led him to play in the Cialis Western Open as well as the Walker Cup team. Lovemark played college golf at the University of Southern Califronia where he... read full bio
Jamie Burrow made a name for himself as NU's starting Mike linebacker in 2001, twice earning Big 12 Defensive Player-of-the-Week honors. The second-team All-Big 12 pick's first award followed an 11-tackle effort in a 27-10 win over No. 17 Notre Dame, where he added a fumble recovery and a two quarterback hurries. He claimed his second award after... read full bio
Jamie Benn is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward that currently serves as captain of the Dallas Stars of the NHL. Benn was born in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and he began his career playing junior hockey with the Peninsula Eagles and then the Peninsula Panthers of the VIJHL. He also played with the Victoria Grizzlies and then the Kelowna... read full bio
Jamie Asher is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles. He played high school football at Warren Central High School in Indianapolis. He played college football at the University of Louisville and was drafted in the fifth round of the 1995 NFL Draft.... read full bio
Named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, Big Game James" was a seven time NBA All-Star and three time NBA champion. A standout for the North Carolina Tar Heels, the 6 ft 9 inch small forward was the MOP of the 1982 NCAA Tournament and the #1 pick of the 1982 NBA Draft. James Worthy defines... read full bio
James Wilder Sr. is a former American professional football running back who played in the NFL. Wilder Sr. was born in Sikeston, Missouri, and he began his career playing football in high school where he set school records for career rushing yards as well as single season rushing yards. He also led the school to an undefeated season in his... read full bio
James Wilder Jr. is a former American professional gridiron football running back who has most recently been signed to the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL, although he was let go before playing in season. Wilder Jr. was born in Tampa, Florida, and is the son of fellow football played James Wilder. Jr. began his career playing football in high school... read full bio
