Jacoby JaJuan Brissett is an American football quarterback for the New Engalnd Patriots in the NFL. The Patriots selected Brissett as the 91st pick in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He won a Super Bowl in his rookie year, starting two regular games and going with a record of 1-1. After just one year at the Patriots, he was traded to the Indianapolis Colts for wide receiver Phillip Dorsett.. Brissett became a regular in his second season in the NFL, as he started 15 games and finished with a record of 4-11. After four years and 46 appearances, Brissett was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2021. After playing two one-year stints for the Cleveland Browns and Washington Commanders respectively, Brissett rejoined the New England Patriots for the 2024 NFL season.
Growing up in Florida, Brissett attended William T. Dwyer High School. He was ranked as a four-star recruit by Rivals and was ranked third in his class. Brissett committed to his home Florida State University in February 2011. After spending two seasons, Brissett transferred to North Carolina State in 2013. With an efficiency rating of 136.7, Brissett is fifth-best in North Carolina State's history for a single season. According to North Carolina's official website, Brissett appeared in 25 games throwing 431 passes for 5,059 yards and 42 touchdowns during his two-year tenure with the college.
Jacoby Brissett Injury History
Jacoby Brissett has had slight injuries in his career, as of October 2024. While he has not suffered any major injuries that would keep him out for months, he has missed a handful of games during his nine-year career in the NFL. According to Draftsharks, Brissett missed two mid-week games in the 2023 NFL season, before suffering a shoulder injury in August 2024.
Major Injuries Sustained by Jacoby Brissett in the NFL
Hand Finger Fracture (2016)
On 22nd September, 2016, Jacoby Brissett fractured his thumb finger in Week 3 of his rookie year in the NFL. However, he was ready to return next week and played through the injury.
Hamstring Injury (2023)
After being named the starting quarterback on 27th December, 2023, Jacoby Brissett missed Week 17 and 18 of the 2023 NFL season due to a Hamstring injury at practice.
Shoulder Injury (2024)
On 25th August, 2024, Brissett sustained a shoulder injury after being tackled by Washington Commanders' edge rusher, K.J. Henry during a preseason game. He was taken out during the second quarter of the game.
FAQs on Jacoby Brissett
A. Jacoby Brissett is 31 years old, as of October 2024. He was born on 11th December, 1992, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
A. Jacoby Brissett was drafted in 2016 and will enter his ninth season in 2024 in the NFL.
A. Jacoby Brissett has played for five different teams in the NFL, as of October 2024.
A. Jacoby Brissett stands at 6 feet 4 inches.
