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Jared Quay Campbell
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Campbell in 2018
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Jared Quay Campbell
August 30, 1989 Denver, Colorado, U.S.
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| Position: | Defensive back |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) |
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| High school: | Aurora (CO) Overland |
| College: | Miami |
| Undrafted: | 2011 |
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Jared Quay Campbell (born August 30, 1989) is an American comedian, host, and actor. He used to be a professional football player, playing as a safety. Jared was born in Denver, Colorado. He played college football for the University of Miami. Later, he joined the Arizona Cardinals team.
Jared Quay Campbell's Early Life
Jared Quay Campbell was born in Denver, Colorado. He played high school football at Overland High School in Aurora, Colorado. Many people thought he was one of the best defensive players in the country.
Jared chose to play football for the University of Miami. He picked Miami over other big schools like Colorado and Nebraska. While at the University of Miami, Jared tried stand-up comedy. But he stopped after only three months. The late-night comedy shows didn't mix well with his early morning football practices.
Jared earned two degrees from the University of Miami. He studied communication and geography.
Jared Quay Campbell's Career Journey
After leaving the NFL, Jared moved to Los Angeles. In 2013, he went back to doing stand-up comedy. He often performs at popular comedy clubs in Los Angeles.
In 2017, Jared started his own production company. He created it with his older brother, Calais Campbell, who is also a famous football player. They produced a show called "The Process" for LeBron James's company, Uninterrupted.
Later, Jared produced parts of a TV show. It was called That Other Pregame Show on CBS Sports. In 2018, Yahoo Sports hired him. He became the host of their show, The Rush with Jared Quay. He also helped create, produce, and host "Family Huddle" with his brother Calais at Yahoo Sports.
