Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Jeffcoat is slow off the ball and he needs to play faster to assert himself and dictate the action with more consistency. On October 22, 1994, he was inducted into the Arizona State Hall of Fame, as arguably one of the greatest defensive linemen to wear a Sun Devil uniform. Lets talk about football scheduling and rule changes. In 48 career games played at Missouri, Jeffcoat has collected 84 tackles including 11.5 sacks and 19 tackles-for-loss. Jeffcoat left via free agency in 1995, after playing 12 seasons and never missing a game with the Cowboys. | Disability Resources. 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. They run the ball away from him, give help against him on drop backs and dont seem to have any fear of the other defensive linemen winning their one-on-one matchups. Trajan Jeffcoat NFL Draft Scouting Report by Joe Marino. But what about Jeffcoat, specifically? In 1991, he was inducted into the Fiesta Bowl Hall of Fame. Starters Jordan Burch and Gilber Edmond have departed via the transfer portal, although former starter Jordan Strachan has applied for another season of eligibility and is expected to have that wish granted. I just thank God for these guys.". But it doesnt tell the entire story of whats gone wrong for Missouris defense. A three-star prospect in the 2018 class, Jeffcoat was ranked the No. [1] As a senior defensive tackle, he earned high school football All-American honors. Moments before Saturday's kickoff, the Mizzou football team announced one player was no longer a part of the team. Jeffcoat recorded 32 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and five sacks during the 2021 regular season. Youve now completed your Big Board, but if you want to save it youll need to become a TDN Premium member. He was back in practice this week, though, and defensive line coach Brick Haley said Jeffcoat was practicing with no limitations. He made 12 tackles against USC and Oregon State University. #Mizzou pic.twitter.com/tJ60yZ6ncY. 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 press release said. Although they were not expected to be significant contributors this season, they both showed promise and did their job when needed. This is all I can say," Jeffcoat said. Arkansas lands DE Trajan Jeffcoat. Ulmer started his first game in 2017 as a freshman, but never started again for the Tigers. Can the Lions fix their defense? 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. Good guys know how to jump right back in the mix, to get right back on the saddle," Wilks said of Jeffcoat. It was just a lot.". He had a dominating performance in the 1983 Fiesta Bowl, posting 16 tackles, one safety and one forced fumble, while earning outstanding defensive player honors in a 3221 win over the University of Oklahoma. He has just one sack in five games this season.Here are all six sacks from a season ago. That makes sense anecdotally. Rumor on the 247 board today is that Trajan Jeffcoat may have enrolled at Arkansas. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images). New Missouridefensive coordinator Steve Wilks, who was hired in January, wasn't surprised by Jeffcoat's production last season, even after learning about his story. 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. Jeffcoat missed the first four games of the season with a sprained elbow. South Carolina has signed two 4-star EDGE recruits in Desmond Umeozulu and Monteque Rhames. Trajan Jeffcoat was a first-team All-SEC pass rusher in 2020, recording 6 sacks to lead the Missouri Tigers. JANUARY 16 247SPORTS.COM NFL Draft. That seems to be the mindset. 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. Lets talk about football scheduling and rule changes. For more of the Tribune's preseason coverage, purchase adigital subscription. 2020 (Redshirt Sophomore): SEC Academic Honor Roll first-team All-SEC selection by the Associated Press and the league coaches recorded 23 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 6.0 sacks, seven quarterback hurries and a forced fumble 6.0 sacks led the team, 6.0 TFL ranked third on the squad recorded sacks in six of 10 games career-high five tackles and 1.0 sack vs. Arkansas (12/5) four tackles and 1.0 sack against No. No reason has been given for Jeffcoat's departure from the team. This past season, he appeared in all 13 games for the Tigers, and made 21 tackles and 1 sack. And thats what were watching on Saturdays. He played four total seasons at Missouri, redshirting in 2019. [10] In March, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the league announced that it would be cancelling the rest of the season. Why is that? He's one of the top, premier defensive ends in the league,and hopefully with the potential to be able to play at the next level.". Youve probably grown sick of reading those words by now. Trajan Jeffcoat, DE, Missouri Transfer. He was also expected to once again be an. 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. Missouri defensive lineman Trajan Jeffcoat to enter transfer portal despite announcement to return in 2023 The veteran will enter the transfer portal following his fifth season in Columbia just. To put it simply, hes not rushing the passer as much as you would like. Jeffcoat hadn't missed a beat despite his time away. Pros: Trajan Jeffcoat is a power rusher that features heavy hands and good length that enables him to compromise the width of the pocket. Jeffcoat this past season made 3 tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss at Auburn, had 3 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and a sack against Georgia and had 3 tackles against Kentucky. Trajan Jeffcoat from Irmo High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window). He finished with 698 tackles, 94.5 sacks and 149 quarterback pressures. Jeffcoat retired after playing 15 seasons, with 102.5 sacks, 745 tackles, 194 quarterback pressures, 2 interceptions, 11 fumble recoveries and 2 touchdowns. I still wanted to keep them good because a lot of people look up to me and I look up to a lot of players on the team. Thinking they had Jeffcoat, its possible they passed on other defensive ends of his quality. An equal opportunity/access/affirmative action/pro-disabled and veteran employer. "But the time off, it waspretty good. We support responsible gambling. Last season, he finished with 21 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and a sack. Jeffcoat is up and down with his assertiveness to run to the football. He was most recently an assistant football coach for the Dallas Renegades of the XFL. Pros: Trajan Jeffcoat is a power rusher that features heavy hands and good length that enables him to compromise the width of the pocket. Missouris defensive linemen seeing the most snaps are Trajan Jeffcoat, Isaiah McGuire, Chris Turner, Akial Byers and Kobie Whiteside. While many more than five will very likely help this fall here's five in particular who could have a very big impact immediately beginning this spring. He was able to suit up for a couple of games later in the season but did not see the field again after getting hurt. 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. Moments before Saturdays kickoff, the Mizzou football team announced one player was no longer a part of the team. Jeffcoat has a thick and sturdy frame to complement his power style of play. About Saturday Down South | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Other Conferences: Big Ten | ACC | Pac-12, A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South. "They wereexcited. "Coach Drinkwitz reached out to me and I was excited," Jeffcoat said. He was nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2008 although he was never selected to a Pro Bowl. on 2023-02-28 13:50 PM. He was talented enough last season to finish tied for fifth in the SEC in sacks (6) and 10th among SEC defensive linemen in tackles for loss per game. Latest on Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Trajan Jeffcoat including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN The Tigers struggles on first and second down are impacting their ability to get into obvious passing situations which would allow defensive ends, such as Jeffcoat, to pin their ears back and get after the passer. Trajan Jeffcoat, a 3-year starter and All-SEC selection in 2020, has reversed course and updated his plans for the 2023 season. [12], Last edited on 23 February 2023, at 01:34, "Battered Pass, Failed Punt Lead To Giant Loss", "Former Dallas Cowboy Star Joins Sumlin's Staff", "CU Buffs football needs new defensive line coach Kwahn Drake to fix team's weak spot", "Steve Spurrier's first staff with Apollos includes Super Bowl champions, former Gators", "Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football", "Bob Stoops makes more hires for XFL Dallas", "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jim_Jeffcoat&oldid=1141039318, This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 01:34. High School: Rivals.com rated him as a three-star prospect at DE and the No. He also lettered in wrestling. In each of his three seasons for the Tigers, he has increased production beginning freshman year. Defensive end Trajan Jeffcoat left the team sometime before the Tigers game against Troy. Jeffcoat was selected in the first round (23rd overall) of the 1983 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. 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In between the coin flip and kickoff of the Tigers' 42-10 dismantling of Troy on Oct. 5, 2019, Missouri's media. Jeffcoat, who originally announced he would be returning in 2023, entered . #WPS # #TurnThatDamnJukeBoxOn. [7], In November 2018, Jeffcoat was hired by Steve Spurrier as defensive line coach for the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football. With Jordan Burch transferring to Oregon, South Carolina had an immediate opening and a need. Former Missouri defensive coordinator Ryan Walters described the scene in detail where it was revealed Jeffcoat had rejoined the Tigers. Maybe. Connelly's Conference USA preview: How will four newcomers fit in? DMCA and other copyright information. In 2015, he was named to the Pac-12 Conferences All-Century team as one of the five defensive ends. But on Saturday, it was announced Jeffcoat was gone. He amassed 11.5 sacks, 19 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles in his career. He is a flashy run defender that has the power and contact balance to squeeze gaps and fight pressure with pressure. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Draft Network. Dive Cuts is back as Matt and Sam discuss the games this week and look at the SEC standings and tournament. 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. 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, and with Jordan Burch transferring to Oregon, USC had an immediate opening and need for a defensive end/pass rusher. Re: Look Who Portalled! "Literally crying tears of joy. Jeffcoat is a talented player. 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. #Mizzou DE Trajan Jeffcoat finished the 2020 season with six sacks in eight games, earning him first team All-SEC honors. "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. Jeffcoats story mirrors that of the defense as a whole. [9], In June 2019, Jeffcoat was hired by Bob Stoops as defensive line coach for the Dallas Renegades of the new XFL. Transgender related bills sweep discussion in Arkansas 20 hours ago . He had narrowed it to South Carolina and Arkansas once he entered the transfer portal. In between the coin flip and kickoff of the Tigers' 42-10 dismantling of Troy on Oct. 5, 2019, Missouri's media relations staff handed out a release to reporters in the press box about Jeffcoat's status with the team. Tuesday is the last day for a USC student to be in class for grades to count in the spring semester. Jeffcoat accepted a football scholarship from Arizona State University. In 1985, he was second on the team with 12 sacks and in the top ten among league leaders. Contact Eric Blum at eblum@columbiatribune.com. The first was less than two weeks before the beginning of the 2020 regular season, where Drinkwitz told his team of Jeffcoat's imminent return and inclusion in practice, without him present. 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. You know the story by now. Missouri lacks talent on the defensive side of the ball. A perfect example of this is Trajan Jeffcoat. After high school, Jeffcoat joined Missouri. Trajan Jeffcoat's disappearance from Missouri football was unexpected and sudden. The Tigers have Akial Byers who can rotate inside and outside as well as senior Franklin Agabismere and freshman Isaiah McGuire listed at DE on the two-deep. Trajan Jeffcoat's hangup with South Carolina not academic-related, source says thestate.com - By Phil Kornblut 14d Missouri standout defensive end Trajan Jeffcoat wanted to finish his career close to his Irmo home. All rights reserved. He is a flashy run defender that has the power and contact balance to squeeze gaps and fight pressure with pressure. 2022 (Redshirt Senior): Saw action in all 13games this season, making 11starts, has appeared for the Tigers 48times in his career finished the regular season with 21 total tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss and a sack made three tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss at Auburn (9/24) had three tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and a sack against Georgia (10/1) had three tackles against Kentucky (11/5 entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on Jan. 9, 2023. I still wanted to motivate them. The injury was sever enough to keep him out for the rest of fall. When you can run for an average of 6.6 yards per attempt, why throw? Explaining the disappearance of Trajan Jeffcoat. 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 South Carolina native. But for whatever reason, Jeffcoat will not be with the team for the rest of this season. [2] In 1986, he led the team with a career-high 14 sacks (seventh among league leaders). Screenshot 2023-01-27 at 15-50-04 Searching for Trajan Jeffcoat in South Carolina - Instant Checkmate.png (220.15 kB, 1366x1031 - viewed 25 times.) If anything, he picked up a thing or two in his year off. Trajan Jeffcoat is a 6-3, 200-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Columbia, SC. Missouri standout defensive end Trajan Jeffcoat wanted to finish his career close to his Irmo home. Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin and Pat Daniel offer their opinions on the top sports topics of the day to Palmetto State sports fans. At the time he ranked among the NFL's top-15 career leaders in sacks and his 227 games, placed him among the top 30 players in NFL history in games played. Jeffcoat left the Tigers in October of last year. Missouris opponents seem to be making a point to take him out of the game. Jim Jeffcoat James Wilson Jeffcoat Jr. With two of these players already officially gone, the importance of the other returning has increased exponentially. Patterson) Trajan Jeffcoat Mizzou. "It was definitely beneficial," Jeffcoat said of his time away. Isaiah McGuire and DJ Coleman declared for the NFL Draft while Trajan Jeffcoat transferred to Arkansas.. McGuire and Jeffcoat had been mainstays in the starting lineup for the last year and a half to two years with the former racking up 39 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks and a pair of fumbles in 2022. Starting defensive lineman Trajan Jeffcoat, who has 11 sacks across the past two seasons, announced Thursday he will return in 2022. He had narrowed it to South Carolina and Arkansas once he entered the transfer portal. Thats not as shocking. Even as Houston has hit the pause button on voluntary workouts, the Cougars continue the work of shaping its 2020 football roster. 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. Cons: Trajan Jeffcoat is a slow-burn pass rusher that doesnt stand out in any particular way. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Jeffcoat opted to leave Missouri and then after his expected transfer to South Carolina fell through the Hogs were there ready to welcome him with open arms. Fitten only played 8 snaps in his redshirt junior season because of the emergence of some of the younger players on the roster. In his first game in nearly two years, Jeffcoat broke through the Crimson Tide's offensive line and sacked quarterback Bryce Young. Trajan Jeffcoat, DE, Missouri Transfer. A review of the defensive back performance for the 2022 season. 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). Jeffcoat had his best seasons in 2020, when he had 6.0 sacks, and 2021, when he had 3.5 sacks and 10 TFLs. Gambling problem? He received honorable-mention All-Pac-10 honors. While he isn't 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 definitely reached out to meand I thank God for everything that I've been through and that I excelled from.". 762 overall prospect and No. If passed, the bill would prohibit most abortions in . 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. All Rights Reserved. Follow Mizzou football with the TribunesTiger Extra newsletter. His best season came in 1989, when he finished with a career-high 100 tackles, a career-high 42 quarterback pressures, 11.5 sacks (led team and top 12 among league leaders) and a career-high three fumble recoveries. 2021 (Redshirt Junior): 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). More: Tulsa defensive back transfers Akayleb Evans, Allie Green reunite on Mizzou football team, "It was God. The proof is in the snap counts. 595 posts. So the Tigers arent forcing opponents into obvious third down situations, and opponents arent passing against the defense because they dont need to. Defensive lineman Trajan Jeffcoat, a former All-SEC selection at Missouri, announced Sunday night that he will transfer to Arkansas. Odds & lines subject to change. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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. The second, about a week later, was Jeffcoat's reemergence. "Good football player. 2018 (Freshman): Saw action in all 13 games totaled seven tackles, including one quarterback sack, which came in the regular-season finale against Arkansas (11/23) as the Tigers pitched their first conference shutout (38-0) since 2010 made two tackles in Mizzous Homecoming win over Memphis (10/20) credited with three quarterback pressures. Jeffcoat was a three-star recruit coming out of high school according to 247sports.com in 2018. "He was such as popular guy on the team. 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. Jeffcoat made his pledge to the Razorbacks public via Twitter on Sunday evening. He also accomplished five seasons with 70 or more tackles and five seasons with 10 or more sacks, leaving as the franchise official career sack leader (the NFL didn't start recognizing quarterback sacks as a stat until 1982). 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). This year, he only had 3.5 sacks, good for only fourth place on the Tiger defense.. College football's assistants and coordinators to watch in 2023, Jim Harbaugh helps clear fallen tree in Michigan ice storm, College football transfer grades for each Way-Too-Early Top 25 team, Transfer portal superlatives: Favorite fits, under-the-radar steals and who will make an instant impact. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). His hustle doesnt go unnoticed and he has been close on a number of potential sacks or tackles for loss. Against the New York Giants, he intercepted a Phil Simms pass that was batted down by Ed "Too Tall" Jones and returned it 65 yards for a touchdown, making a critical play in a win that helped clinch the NFC East title. Trajan Jeffcoat was put on the depth chart this week for the first time all season, but now hes no longer with the program. However, Jeffcoat has one tackle for loss and zero sacks in the Tigers last four games. [8] He coached with the team in 7 games, until the league ceased operations in April 2019. Jeffcoat has one season of eligibility left at the collegiate level. The trophy is given to the winner of. He recorded just 4 tackles, one assist, while adding 5 stops. Ulmer didnt see the field too much in the first four games, and had to make a decision to keep his eligibility. 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. Just to get my mind together,just focused on this injury. In 2018 as a freshman Jeffcoat saw action in 11 games and played a total of 143 snaps for the Tigers. "In consideration of student privacy rights, we will not comment further on this matter.. The two sides moved quickly to make it happen, and over the last week all indications were Jeffcoat would be in school this week. It was pretty good to see everyone giving me a hug and everything. "I was excited at that point, just ready to get back with the family. Williams missed Saturdays game with a sprained ankle. 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