Jason McCourty
A resilient NFL cornerback who journeyed through five teams, culminating in a Super Bowl win alongside his twin brother in New England.
Born 1987 (age 39)·American football player·Birthday: August 13·Millennials
Biography
Jason McCourty's path in the NFL was one of perseverance and adaptation. A sixth-round pick by the Tennessee Titans, he fought his way from special teams contributor to a starting cornerback known for his physicality and work ethic. After eight solid seasons in Tennessee, he navigated stints with Cleveland and a transformative final chapter. In 2018, he was traded to the New England Patriots, reuniting with his twin brother Devin. There, he embraced a versatile role, contributing on defense and special teams, and finally captured the championship that had eluded him, winning Super Bowl LIII. He finished his career with the Miami Dolphins, even switching to safety in his final season. McCourty's journey, marked by professionalism at every stop, made him a respected veteran whose story is intertwined with the rare bond of sharing the pinnacle of the sport with his identical sibling.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jason was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jason Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Jason's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won Super Bowl LIII with the New England Patriots, playing alongside his twin brother Devin.
- Played 13 NFL seasons for four different teams (Titans, Browns, Patriots, Dolphins) as a starting cornerback.
- Recorded over 100 tackles in a single season twice during his tenure with the Tennessee Titans.
- Served as a team captain for the Cleveland Browns in 2017.
Did You Know?
He and his brother Devin co-host the 'Double Coverage' podcast.
He was a walk-on at Rutgers University before earning a scholarship.
He played every defensive snap for the Tennessee Titans in the 2011 season.
His first career interception was returned for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in 2010.
“You prove your worth every day in this league; nothing is given.”
