College career

Jason McCourty started 3 years as a cornerback for Rutgers University where he majored in information technology He ended his college career with 148 tackles, 2 interceptions, 20 pass breakups and finished second in the Big East in kickoff returns as a senior. He has a twin brother, Devin McCourty, who was selected in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots and started across from him as a cornerback at Rutgers.

McCourty graduated from Rutgers with a bachelor's degree in information technology.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

McCourty was drafted in the 6th round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans, who signed him to a contract. He was the second player from Rutgers that the Tennessee Titans drafted after first-rounder Kenny Britt. McCourty made his first start on October 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in place of an injured Cortland Finnegan. McCourty made his first career interception against the New York Giants in Week 3 of the 2010 NFL Season.

He signed a six-year, $43 million contract extension with $20 million get guaranteed on August 23, 2012.

McCourty was named a co-defensive captain during the 2015 season. On November 16, 2015, he was placed on the team's injured reserve with a groin injury that required surgery.

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