Jurrell Casey

Jurrell Casey is an American former professional football defensive tackle and defensive end who played 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), mostly with the Tennessee Titans.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Jurrell Juel Casey was born on December 5, 1989, in Long Beach, California, USA. The defensive lineman stands 185 cm tall, and played at a listed weight of 138 kg.

He attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School, a renowned football powerhouse, where he developed into a highly recruited prospect. Committing to the University of Southern California (USC), Casey played college football for the Trojans from 2008 to 2010.

During his collegiate career, he steadily developed into a formidable run-stuffer and interior pass rusher. His impressive performance culminated in a standout 2010 junior campaign where he earned First-team All-Pac-10 honors before declaring for the professional draft.

Professional Career

Casey was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the third round (77th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.

He quickly became a foundational piece for the Titans' defense, starting 140 of his 142 career games in Tennessee. Using his incredible leverage, quick first step, and powerful hands, Casey was a nightmare for opposing interior offensive linemen. He enjoyed a breakout season in 2013, earning Second-team All-Pro honors after recording a career-high 10.5 sacks.

Over the latter half of his tenure with the Titans, Casey's dominance was fully recognized on a national level. He earned five consecutive Pro Bowl selections from 2015 to 2019—joining an elite group of defensive linemen to accomplish such a feat during that span.

He concluded his time in Tennessee as a highly respected defensive captain and helped lead the team to an AFC Championship Game appearance following the 2019 season.

In March 2020, Casey was traded to the Denver Broncos. Unfortunately, his time in Denver was cut short when he suffered a severe season-ending biceps tear just three games into the 2020 campaign. He was subsequently released by the Broncos following the season.

Retirement and Off the Field

In September 2021, Casey officially announced his retirement from professional football. He finished his impressive 10-year NFL career with 507 total tackles, 51 sacks, and eight forced fumbles. Upon retiring, he expressed a strong desire to return to USC to finish his college degree and prioritize spending time with his family.

Off the field, Casey and his wife, Ryann, have always been deeply dedicated to community service and philanthropy. During his time in Tennessee, he was a two-time nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

The couple established The Casey Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting re-entry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals, inner-city youth initiatives, and halfway houses.

Career Highlights

• 5× Pro Bowl Selection – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
• 2013 – Second-team All-Pro selection after recording a career-high 10.5 sacks
• 2010 – First-team All-Pac-10 selection at USC