Jason Michael
| Philadelphia Eagles | |
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| Position: | Tight ends coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 15, 1978 Amory, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Lawrence County (KY)[1] |
| College: | Western Kentucky |
| Undrafted: | 2003 |
| Career history | |
| As a coach: | |
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| Coaching stats at PFR | |
Jason Michael (born October 15, 1978)
Playing career
College
Michael played quarterback for Jack Harbaugh at Western Kentucky after transferring from Army. He was the quarterback of the 2002 Division I-AA National Championship team. Michael was named the school’s Male Athlete of the Year in 2003. He graduated with a degree in civil engineering technology with a perfect 4.0 G.P.A. and was named a I-AA Athletic Directors Academic All-Star and a second-team Verizon Academic All-District IV honoree.
Coaching career
Tennessee Volunteers
In 2003, Michael began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for the Tennessee Volunteers football team at the University of Tennessee, where he assisted with the secondary and special teams for two seasons.
Oakland Raiders
In 2005, Michael was hired as a video assistant and offensive quality control coach for the Oakland Raiders.
New York Jets
Michael then was hired as an offensive quality control coach for the New York Jets in 2006. In 2007, he was promoted to tight ends coach.
Return to Tennessee
Michael returned to the University of Tennessee to coach the tight ends in 2008, in Phillip Fulmer’s final season.
San Francisco 49ers
In 2009, Michael was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as an offensive assistant and quarterbacks coach .
San Diego Chargers
Michael was hired by the San Diego Chargers as the tight ends coach in 2011.
Tennessee Titans
On January 17, 2014, Michael was hired by the Tennessee Titans as their offensive coordinator under head coach Mike Mularkey. He moved to quarterbacks coach in 2016.[2][3][4]
Arizona Cardinals
On February 14, 2018, Michael was hired by the Arizona Cardinals as their tight ends coach under head coach Steve Wilks.
Indianapolis Colts
On January 29, 2019, Michael was hired by the Indianapolis Colts as their tight ends coach under head coach Frank Reich.
Philadelphia Eagles
On January 27, 2021, Michael was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles as their tight ends coach[5] under head coach Nick Sirianni.[6] Michael and Sirianni worked together in Indianapolis.
Personal life
Michael and his wife, Jamie, have one son, Wyatt, and a daughter, Charlie.
References
- ^ a b https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/wkusports.com/documents/2019/6/3/2001_Football_Media_Guide.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Tennessee Titans hire Jason Michael as coordinator". NFL.com.
- ^ "Titans hire Jason Michael as offensive coordinator".
- ^ Lomas, Will (May 24, 2014). "Breaking down new Titans OC Jason Michael". Music City Miracles. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ "Eagles hire Colts' Jason Michael to be their new tight ends coach". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ Schultheis, Luke (January 27, 2021). "Report: Colts TEs Coach Jason Michael Also Joining Nick Sirianni's New Eagles Coaching Staff". Stampede Blue. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
