James Wilson Jeffcoat, Jr. (born April 1, 1961 in Long Branch, New Jersey) is a former American football defensive lineman who played 15 seasons in the National Football League.
Jeffcoat played football at Matawan Regional High School in Aberdeen Township, New Jersey. He played college football for Arizona State University, where he made the All-Pac-10 team in 1982. He was selected in the first round (23rd overall) of the 1983 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. Jeffcoat was a key part of the Cowboys defense, where he teamed for most of his career with Ed "Too Tall" Jones. He is tied with Bob Lilly for the team record for most sacks in a game (5). He led the team in sacks in 1986 and 1992. After 12 seasons with the Cowboys, in which he won 2 Super Bowl rings, he joined the Buffalo Bills before the start of the 1995 NFL season. He played three years in Buffalo before retiring.
Jeffcoat finished his 15 NFL seasons with 102 sacks, 2 interceptions for 91 return yards and a 2 touchdown, and 11 fumble recoveries for 121 yards and 2 touchdowns.
After retiring as a player, he served as the defensive ends coach for the Cowboys, until 2005. He and his wife, Tammy live in Dallas just outside of the suburb of Plano, Texas with their four children Jackson (16), Jacqueline (16), Jaren (19), and Jasmine(8). He currently owns an Allstate insurance agency. Jeffcoat has also recently partnered with Bally Total Fitness for the "Jim Jeffcoat Fitness Challenge", which started 05/01/2007. His goal is to lose eighty pounds.
Little known fact: Jim's twin children, Jackson and Jacqueline, are highly touted two-sport recruits. Both are expected play two sports in college. Basketball and Football for Jackson, and Volleyball and Basketball for Jacqueline.