He became Zeeland's all-time leading scorer in basketball, played baseball for two seasons, and was the quarterback for the football team.
Michigan head coach Gary Moeller switched Riemersma to the tight end position, where he played in the 1994 and 1995 seasons.
"[4] During the 1994 season, Riemersma became one of quarterback Todd Collins' favorite targets, finishing as the team's third leading receiver behind Amani Toomer and Mercury Hayes.
After the game, teammate Eric Moulds said, "A couple of times they tried to double me and left Jay wide open down the field.
[4] His offensive production declined in 2002 to 32 receptions for 350 yards, and for the first time in his NFL career, Riemersma did not score a touchdown in 2002.
[8] In February 2003, the Bills announced that they intended to release Riemersma unless he accepted a significant pay cut.
Bills president Tom Donahoe said the club was asking Riemersma to restructure the final year of his contract, reportedly worth $3.5 million.
[18] On the next drive, Ravens safety Gary Baxter followed Riemersma and left Hines Ward wide open for a 28-yard touchdown catch.
At the time of the injury, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported, "Jay Riemersma caught a touchdown pass in his first game with the Steelers and his last, but that's about the extent of any good fortune the tight end has had in his two seasons here.
[8] In August 2005, while trying to rehabilitate his Achilles tendon, Riemersma returned to western Michigan and took on a one-year assignment as the football coach at Zeeland East High School.
[22] After announcing his retirement from the NFL in January 2006, Riemersma returned for two more seasons as the football coach at Zeeland East.
[1][24] In November 2007, Riemersma joined Family Research Council, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., as the director of a six-state region that includes Michigan.
[29] In February 2010, Riemersma drew attention when he announced his support for Tim Tebow's Focus on the Family Super Bowl advertisement.
[30][31] Jay, his wife Cara, their three children, Sophie, Trip, and Nick, and their dog Penny reside in Holland, Michigan.
[23] Riemersma also serves on the board of directors of the American Red Cross, Ottawa County Chapter.