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Who is Myles Jack?
Myles David Jack is a prominent American football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL (National Football League). Myles played college football for the UCLA Bruins and was named the top freshman player in the Pac-12. Receiving honors both on defense and also on offense, for his work as a running back, and was named an All-Pac-12 linebacker twice. Jack in 2015 dropped out of UCLA and declared for the draft after suffering a season-ending knee injury. In the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft, he was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In 2013, as a freshman, he played 13 games, starting 12 at linebacker and one at running back. Jack finished the season with 75 tackles, the second-most ever by a UCLA true freshman behind Kenny Easley’s 93 in 1977. Until the ninth game of the season in a 31-26 win against Arizona, Myles did not play at running back. There he gained a 66-yard touchdown. In his freshman season, Jack was named both the Pac-12 Conference Offensive and Defensive Freshman Player of the Year.
Also by Athlon Sports, he was named All-American and was a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award. And also by The Sporting News, he earned Freshman All-American honors in 2013. As a sophomore in 2014, he was named to the All-Pac-12 second team as a linebacker for the second straight year. During a routine practice on September 22, 2015, Myles tore the meniscus in his knee while performing a non-contact drill. A statement was released from the coaches stating that he would not return for the remainder of the season. Head coach Jim Mora announced on October 6, that Jack had withdrawn from UCLA to focus on his rehabilitation and entering the 2016 NFL draft.
How Old is Myles Jack?
He is 26 years old as of March 2022, having been born on September 3, 1995, in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. Jack shares his birthdate with celebrities such as; RonaldOMG, Jack Dylan Grazer, Riley Hubatka, Adam Jones, Kaia Gerber, and many more.
Myles Jack Family
Who are Myles Jack’s Parents?
He was born to H. David Jack (Father), and La Sonjia Fisher Jack (Mother).
Does Myles Jack have Siblings?
He has a younger brother by the name of Jahlen Jack, born on January 1, 2000. His brother is a basketball player.
Myles Jack Education
He received his high school education at Bellevue High School. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles (from 2013 to 2015).
Myles Jack Marital Status
He is currently single. In case of new news regarding this matter, we will update it here as soon as possible.
Myles Jack Kids
He also does not have kids currently. In case of new news regarding this matter, we will update it here as soon as possible.
Myles Jack Career
A Professional Career
Myles was one of 39 linebackers to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jack on March 10, 2016, attended UCLA’s pro day and performed the vertical jump, broad jump, and positional drills. He returned to Indianapolis on April 14, 2016, to undergo another physical to check on his knee and evaluate his recovery process. Jack was confident he could play immediately, prior to the draft, but admitted his knee had degenerative aspects which could require microfracture surgery in the future. Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and NFL analysts Charles Davis, Daniel Jeremiah, Lance Zierlein, and Mike Mayok, ranked Jack as the top linebacker prospect in the draft. He was also ranked the top overall player in the draft by ESPN, the 2nd best overall player by NFL analysts Daniel Jeremiah and Lance Zierlein, and the 3rd best overall player by NFL analyst Charles Davis.
A Career in 2016
Jack was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round with the 36th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. The Jacksonville Jaguars on May 13, 2016, signed Myles to a four-year $6.33 million contract that includes $3.54 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $2.80 million. Jack competed against veteran Dan Skuta throughout training camp to be the starting strongside linebacker and also took reps at middle linebacker. Myles made his professional regular-season debut in the Jaguars’ season-opening 27-23 loss to the Green Bay Packers. He earned his first career start at strongside linebacker on October 2, 2016, after Dan Skuta was unable to play after suffering a hip injury the previous week.
With four combined tackles and a pass deflection, he finished the 30-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts. And recorded a season-high five combined tackles and a pass deflection in Week 12, and recorded his first career sack with teammate Tyson Alualu on quarterback Tyrod Taylor during the Jaguars’ 28-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills. After their Week 15 loss to the Houston Texas, Head coach Gus Bradley was fired, due to a nine-game losing streak and a 2-12 record. In his rookie season in 2016, Jack finished with 24 combined tackles (18 solos), 2 pass deflections, and was credited with half a sack in 16 games and 10 stars.
A Career in 2017
Interim head coach Doug Marrone on January 9, 2017, was elevated to full-time head coach and opted to retain Todd Wash as the Jaguars’ defensive coordinator. It was announced by the Jaguars’ coaching staff on April 18, 2017, that Myles Jack would enter organized team activities as the middle linebacker. And Paul Posluszny would take over the starting strongside linebacker role previously held by Jack and the recently departed Dan Skuta.
To start the regular season, head coach Doug named Jack the starting strongside linebacker Telvin Smith the starting weakside linebacker, and Paul Posluszny the starting middle linebacker. Jack started the Jaguars’ season-opener at the Houston Texans and recorded a season-high 14 combined tackles (8 solos) during their 29-7 victory. In the following game, he made six combined tackles and had his first career solo sack in the Jaguars’ 37-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans. In his second season, Myles finished with 90 combined tackles (66 solos), 3 pass deflections, and 2 sacks in 16 games and 16 stars. He finished second on the team with 90 tackles behind Telvin Smith who had 102 combined tackles.
A Career in 2018
Jack recorded a 32-yard pick-six off of Eli Manning in the 20-15 win against the New York Giants, in the Jaguars’ 2018 season opener. He started all 16 games in the 2018 season and recorded 2.5 sacks, 107 total tackles. Four quarterback hits, one interception, one pass defended one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
A Career in 2019
Jack signed a four-year $57 million contract extension with $33 million guaranteed on August 31, 2019. In a game against the Kansas City Chiefs during Week1, Jack was disqualified for throwing a punch at Demarcus Robinson. On December 5, 2019, he was placed on an injured reserve with a knee injury. He finished the season with 66 tackles, 4 passes defended, 0.5 sacks. And an interception through 11 games and 11 stars.
A Career in 2020
Jack recorded 11 tackles and his first sack of the season on Philip Rivers. In Week 1 during the 27-20 win against the Indianapolis Colts. He was released by the Jaguars on March 15, 2022.
Myles Jack Height and Measurements
Adding up to his well-built body is a height of 6ft 1inch (1.85m), and a weight of 116kg (252lbs)
Myles Jack Salary and Net Worth
He has an average annual salary of $7.5 million. Jack is estimated to have a net worth of between $1-5 million.
