James Kovach (born May 1, 1956) is an American entrepreneur, physician, attorney and former American football linebacker who played seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers.
He played college football at the University of Kentucky, where he also studied medicine.
[1] Kovach played as a linebacker at University of Kentucky while studying pre-medicine.
degree from Stanford University School of Law and practiced as an intellectual-property attorney before becoming a business owner.
[2] In 2010, Kovach was recognized by the College Sports Information Directors of America as member of the Academic All-America Hall of Fame.