Jacoby Windmon Explained

Jacoby Windmon
Current Team:Pittsburgh Steelers
Number:45
Position:Outside linebacker
Birth Date:20 August 2001[1]
Birth Place:Marrero, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:250
High School:John Ehret
(Jefferson Parish, Louisiana)
College:UNLV (2019–2021)
Michigan State (2022–2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Active
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Jacoby "Coby" Tyrion Windmon (born August 20, 2001) is an American professional football outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UNLV and Michigan State.

Early life and high school career

Windmon grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana and attended John Ehret High School. He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at UNLV over offers from South Alabama and Tulane.[2]

College career

Windmon began his college career at UNLV. He joined the team as an early enrollee and expected to play tight end before being moved to defensive end and playing in all 12 games of the Rebels games.[3] Windmon was named honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference as a sophomore after recording 39 tackles with two passes broken up and one forced fumble.[4] He was named second-team All-Mountain West after leading UNLV with 118 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks during his junior season.[5] After the end of the season, Windmon entered the NCAA transfer portal.[6]

Windmon ultimately transferred to Michigan State.[7] He was named a starter at defensive end entering his first season with the team.[8]

On December 11, 2023, Windmon announced that he would be entering the transfer portal for the second time.[9] On January 4, 2024, he announced that he would instead declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[10]

Professional career

Windmon signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2024.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. NFL Draft Profile: Jacoby Windmon, Linebacker, Michigan State Spartans. Sports Illustrated. December 6, 2022. July 25, 2023.
  2. Web site: John Ehret teammates Travis Mumphrey, Jacob Windmon headed to UNLV together. NOLA.com. December 19, 2018. September 13, 2022.
  3. Web site: Versatile LB Jacoby Windmon embracing new challenges after transfer to Michigan State. Matt. Wenzel. MLive.com. August 15, 2022. September 13, 2022.
  4. Web site: At offseason midpoint, UNLV football looking forward to 2021. Las Vegas Sun. June 25, 2021. September 13, 2022.
  5. Web site: Michigan State's Jacoby Windmon looks to build on big defensive debut. The Detroit News. September 9, 2022. September 13, 2022.
  6. Web site: UNLV's top defensive player leaving the football program. Las Vegas Review-Journal. November 28, 2021. September 13, 2022.
  7. Web site: Michigan State lands Jacoby Windmon out of transfer portal. Detroit Free Press. December 8, 2021. September 13, 2022.
  8. Web site: Jacoby Windmon-led transfers stand out in Michigan State opener. Justin. Thind. The Athletic. September 7, 2022. September 13, 2022.
  9. Web site: Former MSU LB Jacoby Windmon enters his name into the transfer portal. WILX. Owen. Oszust. December 11, 2023. December 11, 2023.
  10. Michigan State Linebacker Declares For 2024 NFL Draft. Sports Illustrated. Matthew. Lounsberry. January 4, 2024. January 26, 2024.
  11. Web site: Varley . Teresa . Steelers agree to terms with five undrafted free agents . Steelers.com . 2024-04-28 . 2024-07-22.

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