Jeremy Staat
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- Previous College:
- Bakersfield College
Bio
Bakersfield is a long way from Iraq but it’s safe to say many of the lessons Jeremy Staat learned as a standout member of the Renegades’ football and track & field teams, and carried forth to football careers at Arizona State and the NFL, were foundations when he served his country in the U.S. Marines Corps.
Staat, a native of Bakersfield who has returned to his hometown where he’s an instructor at Bakersfield College, was a three-time state champion discus and shot put thrower for the Renegades while also earning Western State Conference MVP accolades and setting school records in both.
He lent his prowess to the football team as well, helping Bakersfield to a 20-2 record and two Potato Bowl championships over his two-year career, while adding all-conference recognition both seasons. Staat was selected as Bakersfield College’s Freshman Athlete of the Year in 1995 and, subsequently, was the Most Outstanding Sophomore Athlete a year later.
After a standout football career at Arizona State, Staat was second-round NFL Draft Pick in 1998 by the Pittsburgh Steelers, beginning a professional tenure that lasted until his retirement in 2003. He then followed the inspirational lead of former ASU teammate Pat Tillman and joined the Armed Forces. Staat served a tour in Iraq before returning to finish his education and begin the Jeremy Staat Foundation. He is also currently a sought after motivational speaker.