Jumpy Geathers
James Allen "Jumpy" Geathers is a former American football defensive lineman. At the time of his retirement, he was the only active player who played at Wichita State University, who discontinued their football program following their 1986 season, making him the last WSU football player to play in the NFL. Geathers was drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the 42nd overall selection in the second round of the 1984 NFL Draft.Career
He played defensive tackle at Wichita State, and then for thirteen seasons in the National Football League. He was a part of the Redskins team that won Super Bowl XXVI. At 6' 7" and 290 pounds he was a forceful pass rusher, famous for his "forklift" rush, in which he picked up his blocker and carried him to the quarterback. Despite bad knees later in his career, Geathers played well into his 30s. Geathers' career was cut short when he ruptured his Achilles tendon during training camp with the Denver Broncos in 1997, the same year the Broncos would go on to win the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history. He retired with 62 sacks in 183 games. Geathers attended Choppee High School located in Georgetown, South Carolina.
