Jacoby Windmon

Jacoby "Coby" Tyrion Windmon (born August 20, 2001) is an American college football defensive end for the Michigan State Spartans. He previously played for the UNLV Rebels.

Jacoby Windmon
Michigan State Spartans – No. 4
PositionDefensive end
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Born: (2001-08-20) August 20, 2001[1]
Marrero, Louisiana
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolJohn Ehret
(Jefferson Parish, Louisiana)
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school career

Windmon grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana and attended John Ehret High School. He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at UNLV over offers from South Alabama and Tulane.[2]

College career

Windmon began his college career at UNLV. He joined the team as an early enrollee and expected to play tight end before being moved to defensive end and playing in all 12 games of the Rebels games.[3] Windmon was named honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference as a sophomore after recording 39 tackles with two passes broken up and one forced fumble.[4] He was named second-team All-Mountain West after leading UNLV with 118 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks during his junior season.[5] After the end of the season, Windmon entered the NCAA transfer portal.[6]

Windmon ultimately transferred to Michigan State.[7] He was named a starter at defensive end entering his first season with the team.[8]

References
  1. "NFL Draft Profile: Jacoby Windmon, Linebacker, Michigan State Spartans". Sports Illustrated. December 6, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  2. "John Ehret teammates Travis Mumphrey, Jacob Windmon headed to UNLV together". NOLA.com. December 19, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  3. Wenzel, Matt (August 15, 2022). "Versatile LB Jacoby Windmon embracing new challenges after transfer to Michigan State". MLive.com. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  4. "At offseason midpoint, UNLV football looking forward to 2021". Las Vegas Sun. June 25, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  5. "Michigan State's Jacoby Windmon looks to build on big defensive debut". The Detroit News. September 9, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  6. "UNLV's top defensive player leaving the football program". Las Vegas Review-Journal. November 28, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  7. "Michigan State lands Jacoby Windmon out of transfer portal". Detroit Free Press. December 8, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  8. Thind, Justin (September 7, 2022). "Jacoby Windmon-led transfers stand out in Michigan State opener". The Athletic. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
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