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Overview
Jason McCourty is a defensive back for the Tennessee Titans, who selected him with the 203rd overall pick in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. McCourty was drafted after playing four seasons at Rutgers. McCourty is 5-feet, 11-inches tall and weighs 190 pounds.
Prep Career
At St. Joseph's Regional High School in Montvale, NJ, McCourty was an all-state selection as a senior. He rushed for 1,083 yards on just 94 attempts, while also catching 15 passes and playing defensive back. He chose Rutgers over Boston College and Kent State.
College Career
McCourty played nine games as a true freshman at Rutgers, primarly on special teams. As a sophomore, he earned a starting cornerback spot and finished 8th on the team with 45 tackles, despite missing a game against Illinois due to an ankle injury.
In the 2007 season, McCourty started opposite his twin brother Devin and led the team with 12 pass breakups. He recorded his first career interceptions as a senior, finishing his career with 150 total tackles and two interceptions. He also served as a kick returner for Rutgers in 2008, ranking among the Big East leaders in return average.
In the 2007 season, McCourty started opposite his twin brother Devin and led the team with 12 pass breakups. He recorded his first career interceptions as a senior, finishing his career with 150 total tackles and two interceptions. He also served as a kick returner for Rutgers in 2008, ranking among the Big East leaders in return average.
NFL Career
McCourty was selected in the sixth round (203rd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. Before the 2009 season, McCourty signed a contract with Tennessee. Terms were not disclosed.
Personal
McCourty has a twin brother, Devin, who also plays defensive back at Rutgers. Devin redshirted a season and has one year of eligiblity remaining.
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