Jarrod Bunch facts for kids

Jarrod Glenn Bunch (born August 9, 1968) is a former American football player. He also coached the football team at Beverly Hills High School. Jarrod played college football for the Michigan Wolverines from 1986 to 1990.

He was a top pick in the 1991 NFL draft for the New York Giants. In 1992, he was even named the New York Giants Offensive Player of the Year. After his football career, Jarrod became an actor and producer. He lives in Beverly Hills, California with his wife, Robin Emtage.

Early Life and High School Football

Jarrod Bunch was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, in 1968. When he was five years old, he had an accident with a lawnmower and lost a toe on his right foot.

He went to Ashtabula High School and was an amazing football player. He also set school records in pole vault and discus. Jarrod was the first student from his high school to get a scholarship to play football at a big college. He was also the first and only one from his school to be picked in the first round of the National Football League draft.

Playing for the Michigan Wolverines

Jarrod started at the University of Michigan in 1986. He played college football as a fullback for the Michigan Wolverines football teams from 1987 to 1990. He originally wanted to play tailback, but another great player, Jamie Morris, was already in that spot. So, Jarrod became a fullback instead.

He started many games as a fullback during his time at Michigan. In 1990, he was even the captain of the team. That year, the team won nine games and defeated Ole Miss in the 1991 Gator Bowl. They finished the season ranked #7 in the country. During his four years at Michigan, Jarrod ran for 1,346 yards and scored eight touchdowns. He also caught 30 passes for 215 yards and four touchdowns.

Jarrod earned a bachelor's degree in Sports Management and Communications. He used his fifth year of scholarship to go to graduate school.

Professional Football Career

The New York Giants picked Jarrod Bunch in the first round of the 1991 NFL draft. As a new player, he played in 16 games, mostly on special teams. In 1992, he became a starter and ran for 501 yards. He also caught 11 passes and scored four touchdowns. His average of 4.8 yards per run was one of the best in the NFL that year.

In 1993, Jarrod hurt his knee during training camp. This injury made it hard for him to play as well as before. He had surgeries on his knees and feet after the season. Because of his injuries, the Giants released him before the 1994 season. He then signed with the Los Angeles Raiders. However, his injuries continued to be a problem, and he only played in three games for the Raiders. He retired from football in 1995.

Coaching and Later Years

In May 2018, Jarrod Bunch became the head coach of the Beverly Hills High School football team. He coached there until 2020. In May 2020, he also took part in the National Football League's "Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship" with the Los Angeles Rams.

After his playing career, Jarrod became involved in the entertainment world as an actor and producer. He has his own company called Bunch Time Productions. He and his wife, Robin Emtage, moved to Beverly Hills, California, in 2002.

Jarrod has acted in many TV shows and movies. He played a young George Foreman in the HBO film Don King: Only in America. He has also appeared in TV shows like ER, CSI Miami, and Entourage. He was also in Quentin Tarantino's movie Django Unchained. He has been in over 100 national commercials too.

Acting Roles

• Reach Me (2014)
• Django Unchained (2012)
• Rizzoli & Isles - "I Kissed a Girl" (2010) TV Episode
• The Forgotten - "Football John" (2010) TV Episode
• Once Fallen (2010)
• Entourage - "What About Bob?" (2006) TV Episode
• Two for the Money (2005)
• ER - Refusal of Care (2005) TV Episode
• JAG - "This Just in from Baghdad" (2004) TV Episode
• The Best Man (1999)
• New York Undercover - "Catharsis" (1998) TV Episode