Jack Kiser

Jack Burley Kiser (born September 10, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was selected by the Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Early life Kiser attended Pioneer Junior-Senior High School in Royal Center, Indiana where he played both quarterback and safety. He won back-to-back Indiana Class A state championships in his junior and senior years and was named the winner of the 2018 Indiana Mr. Football Award.

College career He committed to the University of Notre Dame to play college football. As a redshirt freshman, Kiser made his first start against South Florida and led the team in tackles with eight. He played in every game of his next three seasons, making frequent appearances on special teams.

College statistics Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Total Solo Ast Sack PD Int Yds TD FF FR TD 2019 Notre Dame 4 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2020 Notre Dame 11 1 20 16 4 0.0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2021 Notre Dame 13 8 45 26 19 0.0 5 2 109 2 2 0 0 2022 Notre Dame 13 6 58 28 30 2.5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2023 Notre Dame 13 3 62 41 21 1.5 1 1 25 0 1 0 0 2024 Notre Dame 16 16 90 55 35 2.0 1 0 0 0 2 2 0Career 70 34 275 166 109 6.0 7 4 136 2 6 2 0

Professional career

Kiser was selected 107th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2025 NFL draft. On July 17, 2025, Kiser signed his four-year rookie contract. He recorded 14 tackles through 14 games as a rookie, playing primarily on special teams. On December 16, Kiser was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a hamstring injury.

Personal life Kiser is married to Meagan Chan who works as a financial consultant for Ernst & Young.