Jacques Cesaire
Encyclopedia
Jacques E. Cesaire is an American football
defensive end
for the San Diego Chargers
of the National Football League
. He was signed by the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football
at Southern Connecticut State
.
in Gardner, Massachusetts
in 1998. While there, he lettered in football, basketball, and track.
. In 2002, he was named the Northeast-10 Conference Defensive Lineman of the year. He also was a first team NCAA Division II All-America selection by the American Football Coaches Association
(AFCA) and a first team all NE-10 pick.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
for the San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was signed by the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Southern Connecticut State
Southern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University is one of four state universities in Connecticut, and is located in the West Rock neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut...
.
Early years
Cesaire graduated from Gardner High SchoolGardner High School
Gardner High SchoolGardner High School is a public high school serving students in grades 9-12 in Gardner, Massachusetts. In 2007, the school enrolled 983 students. The principal is Andrew Haas. The assistant principals are Anthony Gansis and Mitchell Aho.The guidance department is made up of Mike...
in Gardner, Massachusetts
Gardner, Massachusetts
Gardner, Massachusetts is a city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 20,228 as of the 2010 census. Gardner is home to Dunn State Park, Gardner Heritage State Park, Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary, and Mount Wachusett Community College.-History:Named in honor of...
in 1998. While there, he lettered in football, basketball, and track.
College career
Cesaire played football at Southern Connecticut State UniversitySouthern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University is one of four state universities in Connecticut, and is located in the West Rock neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut...
. In 2002, he was named the Northeast-10 Conference Defensive Lineman of the year. He also was a first team NCAA Division II All-America selection by the American Football Coaches Association
American Football Coaches Association
The American Football Coaches Association is an association of over 11,000 football coaches and staff on all levels. According to its constitution, some of the main goals of the American Football Coaches Association are to "maintain the highest possible standards in football and the profession of...
(AFCA) and a first team all NE-10 pick.