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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J. J. McCleskey (born April 10, 1970) is a well-known American football coach and former player. He played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). The NFL is the biggest professional American football league.
Today, J. J. McCleskey is the coach for defensive backs at the Tulane Green Wave football team. He helps players learn how to defend against the other team.
Who is J. J. McCleskey?
J. J. McCleskey's full name is Thomas Joseph McCleskey Jr. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He has had a long career in American football. He started as a player and then became a coach.
Playing Career
McCleskey played college football at the University of Tennessee. He was a player there from 1989 to 1992. After college, he joined the NFL.
He played for two different NFL teams. First, he played for the New Orleans Saints. He was with the Saints from 1993 to 1996. Then, he moved to the Arizona Cardinals. He played for the Cardinals from 1996 to 2000. During his time as a player, he played both as 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 works specifically with the defensive backs. His job is to teach these players how to stop the opposing team's offense.
Family Life
J. J. McCleskey has a son named Jalen McCleskey. Jalen also plays college football. In 2014, he decided to play for Oklahoma State University. Later, Jalen transferred and joined his father at Tulane.
