Jahmile Addae
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| Jahmile Addae | |
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| Date of birth: | May 30, 1982 |
| Place of birth: | Valrico, Florida |
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| Position(s): | S |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 214 lb (97 kg) |
| College: | West Virginia |
| NFL Draft: | 2006 / Round: / Pick: Undrafted |
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| 2007 - present |
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Jahmile Adjamin Addae (born May 30, 1982, in Valrico, Florida) is the current defensive graduate assistant at the University of Michigan under his former head coach, Rich Rodriguez.[1] He was a former high school American football coach at Riverview High School, where his brother Jahleel was a running back[2], a former American football player formerly of the West Virginia Mountaineers at free safety. Addae was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after going undrafted in the 2006 NFL Draft, and was last on the roster of the Indianapolis Colts.
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[edit] Early life
Addae was born in Valrico, Florida to Freddy and Jennifer Addae. Shortly after his birth, the Addae's moved to Riverview, Florida, where Addae played football, lettered in track, participated in the long jump, 100 meters, and a member of the relay team. Addae was first-team all-conference and all-county at Riverview High School, and was a Florida all-state selection. Addae recorded 67 tackles, 5 interceptions, and eight touchdowns as a senior. Addae also set a Riverview High School 100-meter dash record with a 10.6 flat time. [1]
[edit] College career
[edit] Freshman (2001)
Addae enrolled at West Virginia University in 2001. Addae was planning to redshirt his freshman year, but an injury forced him into the game against the Miami Hurricanes. Addae's first appearance as a Mountaineer in a game he recorded five tackles against Miami. While playing on special teams and as safety against Rutgers, Addae recorded 10 tackles and recorded two tackles against Temple.
[edit] Sophomore (2002)
In Addae's sophomore year he won the starting free safety job. Addae was second in the Big East with four interceptions and was fourth on his squad with 99 tackles. Early in the season, Addae suffered a concussion and spinal contusion at the end of a two-a-days that kept him out of practice for two weeks. Addae recorded a team-high 13 tackles and a pass break-up against Wisconsin, 10 tackles in the win against Cincinnati, 11 tackles and his first career interception against East Carolina, 10 tackles and an interception against Syracuse, interception and three tackles against Temple, and 13 tackles against Virginia Tech. Addae also batted down a Rod Rutherford pass on the Pitt's last drive. Addae was named defensive MVP against ECU and Syracuse.
[edit] Junior (2003)
His true junior year was stopped after only four games due taking a medical redshirt after season-ending shoulder surgery. However in the four games he played he recored 13 tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 2 pass break-up[3].
[edit] Junior (2004)
As a junior, Addae earned first-team All-Big East honors along with teammate and safety Mike Lorello. After using a medical redshirt in 2003, Addae only recorded 59 tackles. Addae tallied 10 tackles against Virginia Tech, an interception on the first play of the Rutgers game, a 47-yard interception in win against Temple, and six tackles in 2005 Gator Bowl loss to Florida State. Addae had surgery before the game against Maryland[4].
[edit] Senior (2005)
His senior year, Addae started the season on the Ronnie Lott Award watch list. Although he didn't win the best defensive back award, he was named to the All-Big East squad. Addae only recorded 64 tackles with 2 sacks his senior year, but did have 5 interceptions. With two minutes left in the fourth quarter of the Mountaineers' 45-13 win over Pitt, Addae intercepted a Tyler Palko pass and took it 40 yards for a touchdown to seal the win.
[edit] Pro career
Jahmile Addae was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers July 22, 2006 after going undrafted in the 2006 NFL Draft. Addae was cut on July 21, to be then signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts. Addae was signed to the official roster of the Colts August 8, 2006.
On August 16, 2006, Addae was rushed to the local hospital after becoming ill during practice. Addae became light-headed during practice, but soon recovered after posting a temperature of 76 degrees. While at the hopspital it was learned that he has cardiomyopathy[2], which is an enlarged heart caused by strenuous exercise. The injury ended Addae's professional football career.
[edit] Coaching Career
Following his departure from the NFL, Addae returned to West Virginia University as an assistant video graduate for the football team. He also coaches high school football at Riverview High School, where his brother was a running back. He was recently hired as defensive graduate assistant at the University of Michigan for his former head coach, Rich Rodriguez.[1]
[edit] Personal life
Addae became a father in November 2006 when his girlfriend Maryann had their first son.[2]. Jahmile's brother, Jahleel, is a high school running back and current 2008 commit to Central Michigan University.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Rodriguez Announces Coaching and Support Staffs. MGoBlue.com. Retrieved on 2007-01-08.
- ^ a b c Jahmile Addae Putting His Heart Into Coaching. TBO.com. Retrieved on 2007-11-08.
- ^ Jahmile Addae. WVUStats.com. Retrieved on 2007-11-08.
- ^ Jahmile Addae. MSNSportsNet.com. Retrieved on 2007-11-08.
