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Jason McCourty

Jason McCourty, American football player

Born
August 13, 1987
Age in 2026
39
Zodiac sign
Leo
Birth year
1987

About Jason McCourty

Jason McCourty (born August 13, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL draft. McCourty also played in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns, the New England Patriots (with which he won Super Bowl LIII), and ended his playing career with the Miami Dolphins. He primarily played cornerback throughout his first 11 NFL seasons, but moved to free safety while playing for the Miami Dolphins in 2021. His twin brother, Devin, also played in the NFL. In 2022, McCourty was hired by NFL Network to serve as an analyst on Good Morning Football, and by Westwood One to help call select Thursday Night Football radio broadcasts. In late 2023, he was providing color commentary for college football telecasts on CBS. == College career == Jason McCourty started three years as a cornerback for Rutgers University. He ended his college career with 148 tackles, 2 interceptions, 20 pass breakups and finished second in the Big East in kickoff returns as a senior. His twin brother, Devin, started alongside him as a cornerback at Rutgers. McCourty graduated with a bachelor's degree in information technology. == Professional career == === Pre-draft === Coming out of Rutgers, McCourty was not a highly sought after prospect and did not receive an invitation to the NFL Combine.

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Career and life highlights

Jason McCourty timeline

  1. On October 4, 2009, McCourty earned his first career start and recorded five solo tackles during a 37–17 loss at the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  2. In 2022, McCourty was hired by NFL Network to serve as an analyst on Good Morning Football, and by Westwood One to help call select Thursday Night Football radio broadcasts.

The world when Jason McCourty was born

Jason McCourty was born in 1987. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1987

  • #1 song"Walk Like an Egyptian" – The Bangles
  • Top movieThe Last Emperor
  • Top TV showThe Cosby Show
  • Best-selling bookThe Bonfire of the Vanities – Tom Wolfe

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMike Tyson becomes undisputed heavyweight champion at age 20
  • Top headlineStock market crashes on Black Monday
  • Technology milestoneGIF format created
  • Defining fadSlap bracelets
  • Notable inventionGIF image format
  • World population5.03 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
  • Sports championMinnesota Twins (World Series)
  • Also wonLos Angeles Lakers (NBA)
  • U.S. population242.3M

1987 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Jason McCourty's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19872026
Gas$0.95$3.45/gal
Average home$85,600$435,000
Average income$30,970$67,500
Minimum wage$3.35$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$3.91$11.95
Postage stamp$0.22$0.73
Population242.3M341 million

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