Jovan Belcher life and biography

Jovan Allen Belcher (born July 24, 1987) is an American football linebacker with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He played collegiately with the Maine Black Bears. He played defensive end during his junior and senior years, after switching to the position from outside linebacker where he played as sophomore and freshman. Prior to the 2009 NFL Draft, Belcher was considered one of the best “small-school prospects” in the draft and was projected to move back to outside linebacker in the NFL.

Belcher was named to the second team pre-season All American team for the Football Championship Subdivision football prior to the 2008 season. Following the 2008 season, Belcher was named first team All American in the Football Championship Subdivision.

Jovan's Career

Former rookie free agent enters his second season with Kansas City in 2010 ... Versatile linebacker led the team with 17 special teams tackles as a rookie in 2009 ... Has played in 16 games, taking defensive snaps in 12 contests (three starts) ... Has registered 33 tackles (26 solo), one tackle behind the line, two QB pressures and one pass defensed.

Transactions: Signed as a rookie free agent with Kansas City (5/8/09).

2009: Played in 16 games on special teams and 12 contests (three starts) on defense ... Had 33 tackles (26 solo) with one for loss, two QB pressures, one pass defensed and a team-high 17 special teams tackles ... Posted two special teams stops in his first NFL game at Baltimore (9/13) ... Tallied three tackles at Philadelphia (9/27) and vs. the N.Y. Giants (10/4) ... Recorded five tackles in his first career start at Washington (10/18) ... Produced three tackles and two QB pressures vs. San Diego (10/25) ... Tallied two tackles at Jacksonville (11/8) ... Registered one tackle, a pass defensed and a career-high three special teams tackles at Oakland (11/15) ... Compiled two tackles, including a tackle of RB Mewelde Moore for a three-yard loss on third and two in OT vs. Pittsburgh (11/22) ... Produced two tackles at San Diego (11/29) and at Cincinnati (12/27) ... Compiled a career-high eight tackles (five solo) at Denver (1/3/10).

College: Started all 45 games in his four-year career at Maine ... Recorded 293 tackles, 44.0 tackles for loss, 18.0 sacks (-122.0 yards), seven forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and three passes defensed ... Opened all 13 contests as a senior in 2008 ... Tallied 98 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, one pass defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery ... Started all 11 games in 2007 as a junior ... Notched 85 tackles, 17.0 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and a pass defensed ... Named second-team All-America by AP ... Led the conference with 10.0 sacks and 17.0 tackles for loss ... Opened 11 games as a sophomore in 2006 ... Produced 52 tackles, 3.5 takedowns behind the line, half of a sack and one forced fumble ... Started 10 games as a true freshman in 2005 ... Registered 58 tackles, 6.0 stops for loss, one pass defensed and two forced fumbles ... Graduated from Maine with a degree in Child Development.

Personal

• Played linebacker, offensive tackle, nose guard and fullback at West Babylon High School in West Babylon, New York.
• Led his prep team to its first undefeated regular season as a senior.
• Participated in the Chiefs Rookie Club in 2009.

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