Position: DE 6-5 , 274lb (196cm, 124kg) Born: April 1 in Cliffwood, NJ (Age: 61-325d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 2x SB Champ 77 77 SUMMARY Career G 227 AV 74 Sk 102.5 Solo 709 FF 18 Jim Jeffcoat Overview Game Logs Career Postseason 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 Missouri standout defensive end Trajan Jeffcoat wanted to finish his career close to his Irmo home. Jeffcoat was practicing with the Tigers again mere days before the team opened the season against eventual national championAlabama at Faurot Field. From 2011 to 2012, Jeffcoat coached the San Jose State defensive line under head coach Mike MacIntyre, where he coached Western Athletic Conference player of the year Travis Johnson. A three-star prospect in the 2018 class, Jeffcoat was ranked the No. Trajan Jeffcoat is looking to turn a corner in 2022 Collier Logan Jun 16, 2022 6:12 PM EDT In 2020, defensive end Trajan Jeffcoat looked like one of the fastest rising stars for the. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). "You can tell when he got back on the field, he kind of put everything out there," Missouri defensive tackle Kobie Whiteside said of Jeffcoat. Jeffcoat was permitted to do media interviews while on the injured list a few weeksprior to hisdissolution from MU football, where he talked about how ready he was to get back on the gridiron and represent the school. South Carolina has signed two 4-star EDGE recruits in Desmond Umeozulu and Monteque Rhames. I still wanted to motivate them. Subscribe (for free) to the Gamecock Central YouTube page! However, Jeffcoat has one tackle for loss and zero sacks in the Tigers last four games. It was only 5 days ago that Jeffcoat said he would return to the Tigers in 2023. The former Missouri defensive lineman entered the transfer portal, according to multiple reports, including Max Olson of The Athletic. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 20 college football teams we aren't sold on in 2023, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Mizzou shocks Tennessee, Alabama downs Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Alabama stays unbeaten in SEC play, Tennessee outlasts Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: A new top team emerges, Alabama loses in blowout fashion, Mizzou lights it up again. Most impressive were six sacks that earned him 2020 first-team All-Southeastern Conference honors. Jeffcoat accepted a football scholarship from Arizona State University. Jeffcoat was a three-star recruit coming out of high school according to 247sports.com in 2018. He had 13 tackles, one sack and 2 pass deflections against the University of Houston. Trajan Jeffcoat, DE, Missouri Transfer. [8] He coached with the team in 7 games, until the league ceased operations in April 2019. Jeffcoat's sack total ranked second in the SEC and was the most by a Missouridefensive end since Charles Harris recorded ninein 2016. With Jordan Burch transferring to Oregon, South Read more on thestate.com SEC USC South Carolina Missouri Tigers College Sports Later in the 2019 season when Odom was asked by reporters if he could shed light on a possible return for Jeffcoat, the current Arkansas defensive coordinator said he didn't have enoughinformation to answer the question. The 6-foot-4, 269-pound redshirt senior has one year of . In 2018 as a freshman Jeffcoat saw action in 11 games and played a total of 143 snaps for the Tigers. He also played full seasons with the Tigers in 2021 and 2022. The 6-foot-4, 269-pound redshirt senior has one year of eligibility remaining. Only Iowa State has seen its power five opponents attempt fewer passes per game this season. To put it simply, hes not rushing the passer as much as you would like. Jeffcoat had his best seasons in 2020, when he had 6.0 sacks, and 2021, when he had 3.5 sacks and 10 TFLs. He was let go on January 28, 2005.[5]. Before Saturdays press release, several Mizzou reporters noticed Jeffcoat was not on the field for warm-ups. Jeffcoat, who was expected to be a starter this season, went down on the first day of fall camp on Aug. 2 with a sprained elbow. Last season, he finished with 21 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and a sack. Jeffcoat is slow off the ball and he needs to play faster to assert himself and dictate the action with more consistency. Gambling problem? Trajan Jeffcoat, DE, Missouri Transfer. MONDAY JANUARY 16 UPDATE ON TRANSFER EDGE TARGET TRAJAN JEFFCOAT A former All-SEC first-team selection in 2020 at Missouri, Jeffcoat is an Irmo native who entered the NCAA transfer portal on January 8. 1 overall, evaluates 2023 QB class, Nate Oats comments on Brandon Miller's 'pat down' intro routine: 'It won't happen again', SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Alabama inches toward regular-season title, Kentucky and Mizzou score big wins, Nate Oats weighs in on Brandon Miller not earning SEC weekly awards, Texas A&M guard reportedly fully cleared for basketball activities, 2023 NCAA Tournament Bracketology: Joe Lunardi's latest projections include 8 SEC teams, Overrated? After his retirement in 1997, he spent seven seasons (19982005) as the Cowboys' defensive ends assistant coach. 59 EDGE prospect in the country and the No. With Jordan Burch transferring to Oregon, South Carolina had an immediate opening and a need. [1] As a senior defensive tackle, he earned high school football All-American honors. The data on this can be difficult to find, but according to Football Outsiders, sack rates in the NFL doubled on third and long compared to second or third and short/medium. In another roster shakeup, Odom confirmed to Gabe DeArmond of PowerMizzou that safety Jordan Ulmer is transferring. He is Columbia (S.C.) Irmo High School. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. FreePeopleSearch.io found this report on the person you were searching. (AP Photo/L.G. " That's a freak of nature out there.". Mizzou football wide receiver Keke Chism ready to steer fellow pass-catchers in right direction, Mizzou football's Martez Manuel assumes captaincy on path of greater learning in hometown, How every Mizzou football coach in the past 100 years fared in their second season, Tulsa defensive back transfers Akayleb Evans, Allie Green reunite on Mizzou football team, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Jeffcoat is up and down with his assertiveness to run to the football. He collected 95 tackles, four sacks, four pass deflections, and forced two fumbles during his senior season, where he earned All-Pac-10, honorable-mention to the All-American Associated Press, United Press International and Sporting News teams. The Tigers are failing to stop teams on early downs and its impacting the passer on third down. Missouris defensive linemen seeing the most snaps are Trajan Jeffcoat, Isaiah McGuire, Chris Turner, Akial Byers and Kobie Whiteside. James Wilson Jeffcoat, Jr. (born April 1, 1961) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills. Editor's Picks Jeffcoat has followed up his all-conference season with a sack and a forced fumble in the season-opener against Central Michigan and it looked like it was going to be another special season for. re: Trajan Jeffcoat tranfers to Arkansas Posted on 1/23/23 at 2:54 pm to TheCheshireHog. The known returners include Terrell Dawkins (Redshirt Junior), Tyreek Johnson (Redshirt Junior), and Bryan Thomas Jr. (Freshman). While he isnt the most explosive threat off the edge, his ability to use a one-arm stab and power through the edges of blockers gives him appeal. He received honorable-mention All-Pac-10 honors. Jeffcoat left the Tigers in October of last year. In a statement, MU said that Jeffcoat is not presently enrolled at the school, and in consideration of student privacy rights, there will be no further comment on the situation. 762 overall prospect and No. The Columbia, South Carolina, native will play out his redshirt senior season in Columbia, Missouri. Follow Mizzou football with the TribunesTiger Extra newsletter. For the Gamecocks, EDGE is a critical need position heading into the 2023 season. He was most recently an assistant football coach for the Dallas Renegades of the XFL. "One of the things that I noticed, I knew he was a dynamic pass rusher, but the guy's phenomenal in the run game. The South Carolina Gamecocks have been hoping to bring Missouri transfer EDGE Trajan Jeffcoat back home. Trajan Jeffcoat, a 3-year starter and All-SEC selection in 2020, has reversed course and updated his plans for the 2023 season. Trajan Jeffcoat is a power rusher that features heavy hands and good length that enables him to compromise the width of the pocket. Mizzou kicks off its 2024 recruiting class with a legacy tight end. ", More: How every Mizzou football coach in the past 100 years fared in their second season, "When I was introduced back, everyone was just going berserk as well," Jeffcoat added. As a junior in 1981, he was named the starter at left defensive end, leading the team with 10 sacks and contributing to the defense leading the Pac-10 in rushing defense (121.1 yards per game). He was given a redshirt for the season, returned for the 2020 season and made All-SEC. The injury was sever enough to keep him out for the rest of fall camp and through Missouris first four games of the season. A source we talked with Monday night confirmed the same, adding that as late as Sunday night Jeffcoat was expecting to join the program without a hitch. For a player that wins with power, his ability to convert speed to power is inconsistent and he needs to find more variety with his rush counters. Odds & lines subject to change. That makes sense anecdotally. Three trades in a chaotic top five, The new law changing service academy football, and the coaches pushing back, Realignment chatter: How the Pac-12 holds the key to it all, Rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Top prospects at every position from Kiper, McShay, Miller, Reid. He made 12 tackles against USC and Oregon State University. Records for Eric Jeffcoat. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Sign up to receive all the latest news and annoucements. But it doesnt tell the entire story of whats gone wrong for Missouris defense. Missouris power five opponents (Kentucky, Boston College and Tennessee) have thrown an average of 22 passes per game against the Tigers. Connelly's Conference USA preview: How will four newcomers fit in? Theres also the fact that Missouri has simply seen fewer passes attempted against them. In 1984, he replaced Harvey Martin at the right defensive end position, registering 82 tackles to go along with 11.5 sacks, ranking second on the team and in the top 15 among sack league leaders. SEC Academic Honor Roll Week 12 SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week .. started all 13 games on the defensive line with 34 tackles, 23 of which were solo stops racked up 10 tackles for loss for 56 yards 3.5 sacks went for 37 yards tied for the team lead with four QB hurries made 3.5 TFL against Florida (11/20) forced a fumble in the season opener against Central Michigan (9/4) and recovered a fumble against South Carolina (11/13). The program made the announcement shortly before the game against Troy. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images). Jeffcoat retired after playing 15 seasons, with 102.5 sacks, 745 tackles, 194 quarterback pressures, 2 interceptions, 11 fumble recoveries and 2 touchdowns. In January 2013, he joined the University of Colorado Buffaloes as the defensive line coach, following the recently hired MacIntyre. Back in the 2018 recruiting cycle, Jeffcoat, who at the time was playing just 20 minutes up from Williams-Brice Stadium at Irmo High School, was putting up a banner senior season. Defensive end Trajan Jeffcoat is no longer on the Missouri football team and is not enrolled at MU, the team announced Saturday moments before the Tigers kicked off against Troy. Lets talk about football scheduling and rule changes. In 2020, he was named first-team All-SEC by The Associated Press. Trajan Jeffcoat is not presently enrolled at Mizzou and will not be with the football team for the remainder of the season," the two-sentence statement began. No reason was. After high school, Jeffcoat joined Missouri. Jeffcoat missed the first four games of the season with a sprained elbow. "I was excited at that point, just ready to get back with the family. In 48 career games played at Missouri, Jeffcoat has collected 84 tackles including 11.5 sacks and 19 tackles-for-loss. #STRecruiting: Quarterback eating DE Booker Pickett very interested in #Gamecocks, #Gamecocks fade down the stretch of 74-68 loss at Mississippi State, #Clemson on wrong end of defensive struggle at UVA, 64-57 (AUDIO), #Gamecocks win final tune-up before #Clemson series 11-3 over NC A&T (AUDIO), USC Upstate topples #Clemson 6-3 in Greenville (AUDIO), #STRecruiting: Nick Easons connections with DT Malik Blocton a bonus for #Clemson, #Gamecocks dominate SEC postseason awards. Defensive end Trajan Jeffcoat left the team sometime before the Tigers' game against Troy. The South Carolina product played limitedly as a freshman but was primed to make an impact in 2019. It also helps explain Missouris current (lack of) pass rush productivity. He is one of two Tigers who are no longer on the team. Jeffcoat hadn't missed a beat despite his time away. Nil is going to ruin college sports as is the transfer portal. He finished his college career with 20 sacks. Arkansas lands DE Trajan Jeffcoat. In 1985, he was second on the team with 12 sacks and in the top ten among league leaders. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. After being listed on Missouris depth chart for the first time this season Tuesday, MU announced just before kickoff Saturday that defensive end Trajan Jeffcoat is no longer with the team. Trajan Jeffcoat 2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report. Missouri mens basketball coach Dennis Gates met with the media prior to Wednesdays matchup against LSU. His repertoire of pass rushing moves and effort, allowed him to remain an effective player through the 1994 season, while playing mostly on passing situations. Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman and his staff have done it again in the transfer portal, this time adding to defensive line coach Deke Adams' group with a transfer commitment from former Missouri defensive lineman Trajan Jeffcoat. In 48 career games played at Missouri, Jeffcoat has collected 84 tackles including 11.5 sacks and 19 tackles-for-loss. [7], In November 2018, Jeffcoat was hired by Steve Spurrier as defensive line coach for the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football. Jeffcoat, who originally announced he would be returning in 2023, entered . Trajan Jeffcoat was a first-team All-SEC pass rusher in 2020, recording 6 sacks to lead the Missouri Tigers. Jeffcoat recorded 32 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and five sacks during the 2021 regular season. Jeffcoat's strong faith also leads him to 2021, where he believes even bigger things are in store. The Razorbacks will host Jeffcoat's former team, Missouri, on Nov. 25 in the regular-season finale. 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