Jay Bellamy Explained

Jay Bellamy
Number:20
Position:Safety
Birth Date:8 July 1972
Birth Place:Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:200
High School:Matawan Regional (NJ)
College:Rutgers
Undraftedyear:1994
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:392
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:9.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:4
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:21
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:24
Statlabel6:Defensive touchdowns
Statvalue6:1

Jay Bellamy (born July 8, 1972) is a former American football safety who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football at Rutgers University, he went undrafted in the 1994 NFL draft. He was then signed as an undrafted free agent to the Seattle Seahawks.

Early life

Bellamy was raised in the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen Township, New Jersey, and attended Matawan Regional High School, where he was a letterman in football and track. In football, he was a two-way starter as a quarterback and as a free safety.[1]

College career

Bellamy attended Rutgers University, and played for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team. In his first season, he appeared in 6 games and had 2 interceptions and returned them both for a total of 48 yards and one for a touchdown. In his second season, he appeared in 11 games and had 2 interceptions and returned them both for a total of 25 yards. In his third season he appeared in 10 games and had 4 interceptions and returned them for a total of 9 yards. In his last season he appeared in 9 games and returned 5 punts for a total of 60 yards.

Professional career

2007 season

Personal life

His son, Jayden, attends Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, New Jersey, and committed to Notre Dame as part of the 2022 recruiting class.[2] [3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.njsportsheroes.com/jaybellamyfb.html Jay Bellamy
  2. Web site: Defensive Back Jayden Bellamy Commits to Notre Dame.
  3. Web site: TheKnightReport - Schiano re-offers legacy recruit Jayden Bellamy.