Jason Belser facts for kids

Jason Daks Belser, born on May 28, 1970, is a former American football player. He was a talented defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). A defensive back is a player who tries to stop the other team from catching passes or running with the ball. Jason played for the Indianapolis Colts and the Kansas City Chiefs. After his playing career, he became a football coach.

Jason Belser's Early Life and High School Football

Jason Belser grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. He went to Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. There, he played high school football. Playing football in high school helped him develop his skills. It also prepared him for playing at a higher level.

College Football Career

After high school, Jason went to the University of Oklahoma. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners. The Sooners are a very famous college football team. Jason was a key player for them.

College Highlights

During his time at Oklahoma, Jason showed he was a great player. He was recognized as one of the best defensive backs in his conference.

• In 1989, he was named Second-team All-Big Eight.
• In 1991, he was even better, earning First-team All-Big Eight honors.

These awards showed he was ready for the NFL.

Playing in the National Football League

Jason Belser was drafted into the NFL in 1992. The Indianapolis Colts picked him in the eighth round of the 1992 NFL draft. This was a big step for him. He played for the Colts for many years.

Time with the Indianapolis Colts

Jason played for the Indianapolis Colts from 1992 to 2000. He was a strong safety for their defense. Safeties are important players. They help stop long passes and big runs. Jason made many tackles and interceptions during his time with the Colts. He was known for his hard work and dedication.

Joining the Kansas City Chiefs

After playing for the Colts, Jason moved to the Kansas City Chiefs. He played for the Chiefs in 2001 and 2002. This was a special experience for him. He got to play for the team in his home state of Missouri.

Career Statistics

Throughout his NFL career, Jason Belser had impressive stats:

• He made 856 tackles. This means he stopped the opposing team's players many times.
• He had 14 interceptions. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player.
• He also recorded 9.0 sacks. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback.

Life After Playing Football

After retiring from playing, Jason Belser stayed involved with football. He became a coach. He is currently the head football coach at Freedom High School. This school is located in South Riding, Virginia. As a coach, he helps young players learn the game. He shares his knowledge and experience with them.

Jason is the son of Caesar and Evelyn Belser.