STARKVILLE — Jamar Chaney is headed back to Mississippi State.
A former Bulldog standout and seventh-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2010 NFL draft, MSU announced Wednesday that Chaney will join coach Mike Leach’s staff as a senior defensive analyst.
“Mississippi State means so much to me and my family, and I appreciate Coach Leach for the opportunity to return home to a place that I have so many great memories,” Chaney said in a news release. “I am excited to be a part of an outstanding football staff and athletic department, and I can’t wait to get to work.”
A Port St. Lucie, Florida native, Chaney spent the 2019 season as an assistant director of player personnel under former MSU coach Dan Mullen at Florida. During his time at MSU, Chaney notched 286 tackles and six sacks in 49 games played between 2005 and 2009.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jamar back home to Starkville and the program,” Leach said in a news release. “Jamar had an outstanding career here as a student-athlete and brings experience, knowledge and familiarity with Mississippi State. He has a valuable reputation around the game and our state. This has been a goal of ours since we arrived in Starkville, and our players and staff can’t wait to get to work with him.”
Chaney also spent parts of his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders following a three-year spell with the Eagles.
Ben Portnoy reports on Mississippi State sports for The Dispatch. Follow him on Twitter at @bportnoy15.
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