Jason McKie
player of American football
Jason A. McKie (born May 22, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens. He played college football for the Temple Owls. He currently serves as the Chicago Bears radio sideline reporter.
Early life
McKie attended Gulf Breeze High School and was a standout in football and weightlifting. As a senior, McKie was named Prep Football Final's Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 1,281 yards and scoring 16 touchdowns on 183 carries. He rushed for 291 yards and 3 touchdowns against Crestview High School.
He also won the prep wrestling 5-A state championship and was the Florida Class 5A 238 pound class state champion in weightlifting.
College career
McKie accepted a football scholarship from Temple University. As a true freshman, he started 4 out of 10 games, posting 57 carries for 201 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a sophomore, he started 5 out of 11 games, registering 172 yards on 35 carries and 14 receptions for 75 yards and one touchdown.
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