Jamar Antwon Chaney (born October 11, 1986) is an American former professional football linebacker who is currently a part of the Baylor Bears coaching staff.
Chaney still managed to compile 65 tackles and 10 quarterback sacks and added eight pass receptions for 150 yards and three touchdowns at tight end.
As a true freshman at Mississippi State, Chaney played in all 11 games, earned three starting calls at weakside linebacker, and totalled 31 tackles on the season.
[6] Chaney worked out in Miami, Florida, with trainer Pete Bommarito to improve his speed in the 40-yard dash; at the NFL Combine, he ran the distance in 4.54 seconds, the fastest among all linebackers.
[10] After starting middle linebacker Stewart Bradley suffered a disclocated elbow in the second quarter of a week 14 game against the Dallas Cowboys on December 12, Chaney filled in for him and led the team with seven tackles.
After his start, NFL analyst Brian Baldinger said Chaney was, "already one of the best middle linebackers in the league", and that he's "phenomenal in all phases of the game".
Chaney left St. Lucie West in 2019 to become the Assistant Director of Player Personnel for High School Relations for the Florida Gators football team.
Chaney returned to the University of Florida in December 2021 under head coach Billy Napier as a Defensive Analyst for Inside and Outside Linebackers.