Quentin Jammer
All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive back, cornerback
Quentin Tremaine Jammer (born June 19, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the San Diego Chargers. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns, earning unanimous All-American honors, and became a first-round draft pick of the Chargers in the 2002 NFL draft.
Early life
Jammer was born in Bay City, Texas, and attended Angleton High School. In high school football, he was a two-time all-district safety, cornerback, linebacker, wide receiver, and quarterback, and was the district's defensive most valuable player as a senior. In 1997, he was selected for the state all-star football team, which included future San Diego Chargers teammates LaDainian Tomlinson and Drew Brees. He also won three letters in track and field, and participated in the long jump, 100-meter dash, and the 200-meter dash.
College career
Jammer attended the University of Texas at Austin, and played for coach Mack Brown's Texas Longhorns football team from 1997 to 2001, though he sat out the 1999 season after suffering a shoulder injury in the first game. As a freshman, he played in every game and was a starter by the start of his sophomore year. He was a first-team All-Big 12 Conference selection following his junior and senior seasons, and was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American as a senior in 2001. He was named team co-MVP his senior year and recorded seven interceptions as well as 195 tackles throughout his collegiate career.
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