Myles Jack
A versatile linebacker whose explosive college career on both sides of the ball translated into a hard-hitting, decade-long journey through the NFL.
Born 1995 (age 31)·American football player·Birthday: September 3·Millennials
Biography
Myles Jack entered football consciousness as a phenomenon. At UCLA, he wasn't just a linebacker; he was a two-way force, a rare college player who could dominate on defense and then line up at running back to bulldoze for touchdowns. This unique athleticism made him a top prospect, but a serious knee injury in 2015 clouded his draft stock. The Jacksonville Jaguars took a chance, selecting him in the second round, and he quickly repaid them by becoming the defensive heartbeat of a team that surged to the 2017 AFC Championship game. Jack's career was defined by sideline-to-sideline speed, intelligent play recognition, and a physicality that set the tone. After six seasons in Jacksonville, his journey took him to Pittsburgh and later Philadelphia, where he continued to be a respected veteran presence. His retirement in 2024 closed the book on a player whose versatility and intensity left a clear mark on every defense he anchored.
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.
Myles was born in 1995, 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 Myles Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Myles's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
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
2008Became a teenager
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
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named the Pac-12 Offensive and Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2013 for his unprecedented two-way play at UCLA.
- Was a key defensive starter for the Jacksonville Jaguars team that reached the 2017 AFC Championship Game.
- Recorded over 100 tackles in multiple NFL seasons, establishing himself as a consistent and productive linebacker.
- Played in 115 regular season NFL games across eight seasons with three different franchises.
Did You Know?
In college, he scored four rushing touchdowns in his first five games as a part-time running back for UCLA.
The knee injury that ended his final college season occurred during a non-contact drill in practice.
He was famously not selected in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft due to concerns about his knee, a moment known as 'The Slide' that was heavily covered.
Along with his mother, LaSonjia Jack, he is the co-founder of the Jack City Foundation, focused on youth empowerment.
“I'm not a running back that plays linebacker. I'm a linebacker that can play running back.”
