Jacques Cesaire

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currentteam=San Diego Chargers
currentnumber=74
currentposition=Defensive end
birthdate=birth date and age|1980|8|30
birthplace=Worcester, Massachusetts
heightft=6
heightin=2
weight=295
debutyear=2003
debutteam=San Diego Chargers
college=Southern Connecticut State
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* San Diego Chargers (2003-"present")
nfl=CES263361

Jacques Cesaire (born August 30, 1980 in Worcester, MA) is an American football defensive end on the San Diego Chargers of the NFL. He was signed by the Chargers in 2003 as an undrafted free agent.

Early years

Cesaire graduated from Gardner High School in Gardner, MA in 1998. While there, he captained the football, basketball, and track teams. He also lead Gardner to a 1997 Central/Western Massachusetts Super Bowl victory as a two-way starter at tight end and defensive end.

College career

Cesaire played football for Southern Connecticut State University, a Division II program. In 2002, after his senior year, Jacques was named the Northeast-10 Conference Defensive Lineman of the year. He was a first team NCAA Division II All-America selection by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and a first team all NE-10 pick in 2002.

NFL career

an Diego Chargers

In February 2006 the Chargers resigned Jacques to a new 5-year contract, which runs through the 2011 season. Noted for his versatility and pass rushing, Cesaire is currently a reserve behind Luis Castillo and Igor Olshansky. [ [http://chargers.com/team/roster/jacques-cesaire.htm Chargers.com - Team » Roster » #74 Jacques Cesaire | DE ] ]

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