James McCourt (American football)

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James McCourt
James McCourt Illinois @ Iowa November 20, 2021.jpg
McCourt (17) with the Illinois Fighting Illini in 2020
Personal information
Born: (1997-11-09) November 9, 1997 (age 27)
Dublin, Ireland
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: St. Thomas Aquinas (Florida)
College: Illinois (2016–2021)
Position: Placekicker
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James C. McCourt (born November 9, 1997) is an Irish-born American professional football placekicker who is a free agent. He played college football at Illinois and was signed by the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

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Early years

McCourt was born in Dublin, Ireland. He moved to Parkland, Florida when he was 8, and grew up there. McCourt attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he played American football. He also played Lacrosse for two years. [1]

College career

McCourt attended the University of Illinois from 2016 to 2021.

In 2016 and 2017 for his freshman and redshirt freshman seasons, he did not see the field.

In 2018, for his sophomore season, he recorded his first kickoff, against Minnesota.

In 2019, for his junior season, McCourt made 13 of 19 field goal attempts (68.4%), and 42 of 43 on extra point attempts (97.6%). McCourt also made a 57-yard field goal vs Eastern Michigan University which tied a school record, and hit a 39-yard game winning field goal to beat No. 6 Wisconsin.

In 2020, for his senior season, McCourt made 6 of 10 field goal attempts (60%), and 15 of 15 on extra point attempts (100%). McCourt also hit a 47-yard game winning field goal vs Rutgers, to give Illinois their first win of the season.

In 2021, for his graduate season, McCourt made 18 of 23 field goal attempts (78.3%), and 26 of 26 on extra point attempts (100%). He made 14 of 15 field goal attempts inside of 50 yards.

He finished his career making 37 of his 52 field goal attempts (71.2%), and went 83 of 84 on extra point attempts (98.8%) which combined for 194 points. He holds the record for most 50+ yard field goals (8), and the record for most 50+ yard field goals made in a season (4, twice) for the Fighting Illini. [2]

College statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high
Illinois Fighting Illini
SeasonKicking
FGMFGAFG%LongXPMXPAXP%PTS
2018 000.0%0000.0%0
2019 131968.4%57424397.6%81
2020 61060.0%471515100%33
2021 182378.3%532626100%80
Career 375271.2%57838498.8%194

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)		216 lb
(98 kg)		30+1⁄4 in
(0.77 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [3]

Los Angeles Chargers

McCourt went undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft and was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers on May 13, 2022. [4] McCourt was waived by the Chargers on August 22, 2022. [5]

Jacksonville Jaguars

McCourt was signed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 23, 2022. [6] In McCourt's first preseason game with the Jaguars, he made a 54-yard field goal and a 38-yard field goal in a 28–12 loss against the Atlanta Falcons. [7] McCourt was waived on August 31, 2022. [8] 2 days later, on September 2, 2022, McCourt was signed to the Jaguars practice squad. [9] On January 23, 2023, McCourt signed a reserve/future contract with the Jaguars. [10] On August 29, 2023, McCourt was waived by the Jaguars for the second time. [11]

Las Vegas Raiders

McCourt was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders on October 25, 2023. [12] On October 30, 2023, McCourt was promoted to the active roster as starting kicker Daniel Carlson was questionable with a groin injury. [13] After not seeing any action in the week 8 matchup versus the Detroit Lions, the Raiders waived McCourt the next day on October 31, 2023. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ Rothman, Matt (May 4, 2022). "Kicker James McCourt of Parkland Signs 1st NFL Contract – Parkland Talk". parklandtalk.com. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  2. ↑ "James McCourt - 2021 - Football". University of Illinois Athletics. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  3. ↑ "2022 Draft Scout James McCourt, Illinois NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers". www.chargers.com. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  5. ↑ "James McCourt: Cut Monday". CBSSports.com. August 22, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Roster Moves: Jaguars claim K James McCourt off of waivers from the Los Angeles Chargers". www.jaguars.com. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  7. ↑ "James McCourt's 54-yard FG gets Jags on the board first". NFL.com. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Wait for an Irish NFL player continues as Jacksonville Jaguars cut James McCourt". The Irish Times. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Roster Moves: Jaguars sign K James McCourt and two others to the practice squad". www.jaguars.com. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Jaguars' James McCourt: Inks future deal". www.cbssports.com. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
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  12. ↑ Champion, Aidan (October 25, 2023). "Raiders Sign Two, Release Three From Practice Squad". Sports Illustrated Las Vegas Raiders News, Analysis and More. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Raiders activate Curtis Bolton from IR, elevate K James McCourt, WR DJ Turner". NBC Sports. October 30, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  14. ↑ "James McCourt: Let go by Las Vegas". CBSSports.com. October 31, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
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