Myles Jack
American football linebacker
Played college football at UCLA, where earned First-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2014. Selected in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Played primarily as a linebacker and contributed to the team's defense over several seasons. In 2017, participated in Super Bowl LII, where the Jaguars faced the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. Later signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021.
Earned First-team All-Pac-12 honors
Drafted by Jacksonville Jaguars in 2016
Played in Super Bowl LII
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American politician, former Mayor of Portland
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September 3rd, 1963 63 years ago
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French general and military leader
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September 3rd, 1781 245 years ago
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Born
September 3rd, 1921 105 years ago
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Born
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