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Jason McKie transitioned from a successful NFL fullback to a respected football coach and media analyst, applying his on-field experience to diverse roles.
Jason McKie serves as an analyst and sideline reporter for Chicago Bears radio broadcasts on ESPN 1000.
After his playing career with the Chicago Bears (2003-2009), Jason McKie transitioned to a media role, becoming a sideline reporter for the team's radio broadcasts.
Jason McKie was hired as the Head Football Coach at Carmel Catholic High School, bringing his extensive playing background to the program.
Jason McKie was born on May 22, 1980, in Gulf Breeze, Florida. He attended Gulf Breeze High School, where he achieved recognition as an all-around athlete, excelling in football, wrestling, and weightlifting. In his senior year, he was named Prep Football Final’s Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 1,281 yards and 16 touchdowns. He also secured a prep wrestling 5-A state championship and was the Florida Class 5A 238-pound class state champion in weightlifting, demonstrating a broad athletic foundation prior to his collegiate career.
McKie accepted a football scholarship to Temple University, where he played as a fullback from 1998 to 2001. He was a two-time team captain during his college career, starting 26 games. Over his four seasons, he accumulated 700 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 169 carries, along with 44 receptions for 460 yards and one touchdown. His collegiate performance laid the groundwork for his entry into professional football. In 2002, McKie entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent, first signing with the Philadelphia Eagles.
His NFL career spanned several teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles (2002 offseason/practice squad), Dallas Cowboys (2002), Chicago Bears (2003-2009), New Orleans Saints (2010 offseason/practice squad), and Baltimore Ravens (2010). McKie was notably a full-time starter at fullback for the Chicago Bears starting in 2006, where he contributed to the success of rushing offenses, including helping Thomas Jones rush for 1,210 yards in 2006 and Matt Forte break the franchise rookie rushing record in 2008. Following his retirement from playing, McKie transitioned into coaching, and media roles, including serving as a radio sideline reporter for the Chicago Bears.
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