Jeris McIntyre

Last updated

Jeris McIntyre
UCF Knights
Position:Director of high school relations
Personal information
Born: (1981-07-04) July 4, 1981 (age 43)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school: Tampa (FL) Catholic
College: Auburn
NFL draft: 2004  / round: 6 / pick: 195
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
  • Tampa Catholic (FL) HS (2015–2017)
    Wide receivers coach
  • Tampa Catholic (FL) HS (2018–2024)
    Head coach
  • UCF (2024–present)
    Director of high school relations
Career highlights and awards

Jeris McIntyre (born July 4, 1981) is an American former professional football wide receiver who was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL draft. [1] McIntyre played college football for the Auburn Tigers from 2000 to 2003, and led the team with receptions and yards in 2003. Jeris played for the Kansas City Chiefs as well as NFL Europe's Rhein Fire an NFL developmental team, where he made the All-Europe team.

Contents

Early life

Coming out of Tampa Catholic High School, Jeris McIntyre was a dual sports star in both, football and baseball. After his stellar high school career he was recruited to play both sports by colleges all over the country.

College career

In 1999 Jeris signed to play football at Auburn University. While attending Auburn, Jeris was a 4-year Letterman and a three-year starter at Wide Receiver. During his senior year in 2003, he was Auburn's offensive captain as well as the leading wide receiver, finishing the season with 41 receptions and 621 yards as the go-to target for quarterback Jason Campbell, the (2005 1st round pick, Washington Redskins). 

Professional career

After his collegiate career at Auburn, Jeris was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL draft. On July 19, 2004, McIntyre signed a three-year contract with Kansas City. During the three seasons Jeris was in the Kansas City Chiefs organization, he played for legendary coach Dick Vermeil. In the spring of 2005 Jeris played in NFL Europe and was one of the leaders in yards per catch as well as being the Rhein Fires top Wide Receiver. After a successful stint in the NFL development league he was relegated back to the Chiefs practice squad. McIntyre tried to crack the Chiefs 2006 53-man lineup after signing a two-year contract with Kansas City on January 4, 2006, but was released on September 2. Jeris also later had stints with the Dallas Desperados of the Arena Football League (AFL), and after the Arena Football season ended, he signed with the Toronto Agros of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Afterwards, he went back to Europe, where he signed and played two seasons for the Bergamo Lions.

Notes and references

  1. Offseason and/or practice squad member only
  2. Offseason and/or practice squad member only
  1. "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.


Related Research Articles

Roderick F. Gardner is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.

Marcus Antonio Robinson is an American former football player in the NFL, who played the position of wide receiver.

Samie Jabar Parker is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the wide receiver's coach at the University of North Alabama. He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Oregon. Parker was also a member of the Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders, Las Vegas Locomotives, Chicago Rush, Kansas City Command, Toronto Argonauts and Los Angeles Kiss.

Kevin Nathaniel McMahan is a former American football wide receiver. He was selected by the Oakland Raiders with the last pick in the 2006 NFL draft, earning him the title Mr. Irrelevant. He played college football at Maine.

Marques Terrelle Hagans is an American football coach and former wide receiver. He is currently the wide receivers coach at Penn State. He played college football at Virginia and was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dwayne Bowe</span> American football player (born 1984)

Dwayne Lorenzo Bowe is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. He played college football at Louisiana State University, and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played for the Chiefs from 2007 to 2014. He led the NFL in receiving touchdowns with 15 in 2010, earning Pro Bowl and Second-team All-Pro honors. He also played for the Cleveland Browns in 2015.

Sylvester Morris Jr. is an American former professional football wide receiver who played for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Courtney Taylor is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football at Auburn.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chandler Williams</span> American gridiron football player (1985–2013)

Chandler Williams III was an American professional football wide receiver. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football at Florida International.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Will Buchanon</span> American football player (born 1983)

Willie James Buchanan, Jr. is a former American football wide receiver who played one season with the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Southern California. Buchanon has also been a member of the New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers. He is the son of former NFL cornerback Willie Buchanon.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chad Hall</span> American football player and coach (born 1986)

Chandler "Chad" Hall is an American football coach and former wide receiver. He played college football at Air Force, and was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an unrestricted free agent in 2010 after going undrafted in 2008. Hall also played for the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. He is currently a wide receivers coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeremy Horne</span> American football player (born 1986)

Jeremy Roger Horne is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Calgary Stampeders. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs after going undrafted in the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at Massachusetts after transferring from Syracuse after his freshman year.

Nathan Robert Hunt is an American former professional football player who was a center and a practice squad offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Dakota State Bison and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL draft.

L'Damian Washington is an American football coach and former wide receiver. He was a member of the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs, Edmonton Eskimos, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Birmingham Iron, and St. Louis BattleHawks. He played college football at Missouri. Washington currently serves as wide receiver coach for the University of Kentucky.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Conley (American football)</span> American football player (born 1992)

Christian Conley is an American professional football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Georgia. He was selected in the third round of the 2015 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs and has also played in the NFL for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, and Tennessee Titans.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ray-Ray McCloud</span> American football player (born 1996)

Raymond McCloud III is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Justyn Ross</span> American football player (born 1999)

Justyn Ross is an American professional football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cornell Powell</span> American football player (born 1997)

Cornell Powell is an American professional football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He has previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football at Clemson.

Andre Baccellia is an American professional football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington and was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020.

Maurice Lamont Ffrench is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for Pittsburgh and was originally signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2020. He has also been a member of the Los Angeles Chargers, Edmonton Elks, and Ottawa Redblacks.