Jerry Colquitt
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Jerry Colquitt is a former American football
player and coach.
Colquitt was the backup quarterback
to Andy Kelly
and Heath Shuler
at Tennessee
from 1990-1993. When Shuler entered the draft following his junior season, Colquitt became Tennessee's starting quarterback.
Seven plays into his first start, Colquitt injured his knee and was out for the rest of his senior season allowing future Colorado Rockies star Todd Helton
to take his place at quarterback and later Indianapolis Colts star Peyton Manning. Tennessee tried to persuade the NCAA to restore Colquitt's final year of eligibility, however the NCAA decided not to grant the university's request.
Despite his limited playing time in college, Colquitt was selected by the Carolina Panthers
in the 6th round (191st overall pick) of the 1995 NFL Draft
. He was waived by the team on August 23, 1995. Colquitt was a member of the Frankfurt Galaxy
in 1996, but did not appear in any games for the team.
In 1998, Colquitt was hired by his former offensive coordinator at Tennessee, David Cutcliffe
, as recruiting coordinator at Ole Miss
. In 1999, he was promoted to director of recruiting, however he left Mississippi two months later to become an offensive assistant and quality control coach with the Seattle Seahawks
. He was let go by the team following the 2002 season.
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...
player and coach.
Colquitt was the backup quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
to Andy Kelly
Andy Kelly
Andy Kelly is a former American football quarterback in the Arena Football League. He played in the AFL for fifteen seasons. He also played for two seasons for the Rhein Fire of the former World League of American Football....
and Heath Shuler
Heath Shuler
Joseph Heath Shuler is a businessman, a former NFL quarterback, and the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party....
at Tennessee
Tennessee Volunteers football
The Tennessee Volunteers football team are an American college football team at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville . The NCAA Division I team is also a member of the Southeastern Conference ....
from 1990-1993. When Shuler entered the draft following his junior season, Colquitt became Tennessee's starting quarterback.
Seven plays into his first start, Colquitt injured his knee and was out for the rest of his senior season allowing future Colorado Rockies star Todd Helton
Todd Helton
Todd Lynn Helton is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Colorado Rockies. He is a five-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger, four-time National League Player of the Month, and three-time Gold Glove winner....
to take his place at quarterback and later Indianapolis Colts star Peyton Manning. Tennessee tried to persuade the NCAA to restore Colquitt's final year of eligibility, however the NCAA decided not to grant the university's request.
Despite his limited playing time in college, Colquitt was selected by the Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
in the 6th round (191st overall pick) of the 1995 NFL Draft
1995 NFL Draft
The 1995 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 22–23, 1995 at the Paramount Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City...
. He was waived by the team on August 23, 1995. Colquitt was a member of the Frankfurt Galaxy
Frankfurt Galaxy
The Frankfurt Galaxy was a professional American football team that originally played in the World League of American Football and later in the resurrected NFL Europe. The team was based in Frankfurt, Germany and played in the Commerzbank-Arena, formerly called the Waldstadion.-History:In 1991, the...
in 1996, but did not appear in any games for the team.
In 1998, Colquitt was hired by his former offensive coordinator at Tennessee, David Cutcliffe
David Cutcliffe
David Cutcliffe is the head football coach of the Duke University Blue Devils. He is best known for coaching Super Bowl MVP Peyton Manning at the University of Tennessee, and Manning's younger brother and fellow Super Bowl Champion Eli at the University of Mississippi...
, as recruiting coordinator at Ole Miss
Ole Miss Rebels football
The football history of the University of Mississippi , includes the formation of the first football team in the state and is 26th on the list of college football's all-time winning programs...
. In 1999, he was promoted to director of recruiting, however he left Mississippi two months later to become an offensive assistant and quality control coach with the Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
. He was let go by the team following the 2002 season.