Former MSU standout Jamar Chaney hired for the Bulldogs coaching staff

Former Mississippi State University standout football player Jamar Chaney has been hired as a senior defensive analyst for the Bulldogs.

MSU head coach Mike Leach announced the hiring earlier this week.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jamar back home to Starkville and the program.” Leach said in a statement. “Jamar had an outstanding career here as a student-athlete and brings experience, knowledge, and familiarity with Mississippi State. He has a valuable reputation around the game and our state. This has been a goal of ours since we arrived in Starkville, and our players and staff can’t wait to get to work with him.”

Chaney played for the Bulldogs from 2005 to 2009 where where he had a total of 286 tackles. He also played in the NFL from 2010 to 2014 before being placed on injury reserved list in 2014.

He spent last season at the University of Florida as the assistant director of player personnel under UF head coach Dan Mullen.

“Mississippi State means so much to me and my family, and I appreciate Coach Leach for the opportunity to return home to a place that I have so many great memories,” Chaney said in a statement after he was hired at MSU. “I am excited to be a part of an outstanding football staff and athletic department, and I can’t wait to get to work.”

Chaney will be working under first-year MSU head coach Mike Leach.