J. J. McCleskey facts for kids
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Defensive backs coach |
| Team | Tulane |
| Conference | The American |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | April 10, 1970 Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee (1992) |
| Playing career | |
| 1989–1992 | Tennessee |
| 1993–1996 | New Orleans Saints |
| 1996–2000 | Arizona Cardinals |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver, defensive back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2018–present | Tulane (DB) |
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Thomas Joseph McCleskey Jr., known as J. J. McCleskey, was born on April 10, 1970. He is a former American football player. He played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). Today, he is a coach for the Tulane Green Wave football team. He coaches the defensive backs.
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J. J. McCleskey's Football Journey
J. J. McCleskey played college football at the University of Tennessee. He was a player for the Tennessee Volunteers. After college, he joined the NFL.
Playing in the NFL
McCleskey played for two NFL teams. He was with the New Orleans Saints from 1993 to 1996. Later, he played for the Arizona Cardinals from 1996 to 2000. He played as both a wide receiver and a defensive back.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, J. J. McCleskey became a coach. Since 2018, he has been coaching at Tulane University. He helps train the defensive backs for the Tulane Green Wave football team. Tulane is part of the American Athletic Conference.
Family Life
J. J. McCleskey has a son named Jalen McCleskey. Jalen also played college football. He first committed to Oklahoma State University in 2014. Later, Jalen transferred to Tulane University. He joined his father's team there.
More About J. J. McCleskey
- Tulane Green Wave bio
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
