Jamar Chaney Jamar Antwon Chaney ( born October 11 , 1986 ) is an American football linebacker who currently plays for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft . He played college football at Mississippi State . Early years . Chaney attended St . Lucie West Centennial High School , in Port St . Lucie , Florida , where he starred as a linebacker and defensive end on defense and tight end on offense . His senior season was cut short to just six games by Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Jeanne , which both made direct hits near Port St . Lucie in September 2004 . Chaney still managed to compile 65 tackles and 10 quarterback sack s , and added eight pass receptions for 150 yards and three touchdowns at tight end . In his junior year he tallied 120 tackles with six sacks , a school - record 22 tackles for loss and five caused fumbles . He set West Centennial ' s career record with 31 quarterback sacks . Considered a three - star recruit by " Rivals . com " , Chaney was listed as the No . 29 outside linebacker prospect in the nation . He originally committed to the University of Georgia , but was denied admission because the Georgia admissions department thought his 1260 SAT score was far higher than someone with a 2 . 9 GPA should achieve . He was released from his scholarship and chose Mississippi State over Florida , among others . College career . As a true freshman at Mississippi State , Chaney played in all 11 games , earned three starting calls at weakside linebacker , and totalled 31 tackles on the season . By his sophomore year , he ranked at the top of the depth chart at WLB and played in all 12 games . He finished the 2006 season with 66 total tackles , including seven and one - half for loss ( minus 27 yards ) , two and one - half of which were quarterback sacks ( minus 17 yards ) . For his junior campaign , Chaney was switched to the middle linebacker position , where he played all 13 games for the Bulldogs . He led the team with 89 total tackles , including three and one - half for loss ( minus 5 yards ) . Chaney tied for 15th in the SEC in tackles per game ( 6 . 8 ) and earned Second Team All - SEC honors by the league ’ s coaches . In Mississippi State ' s 2008 season opener Chaney registered a team - best 12 tackles , his third career double - digit tackle performance , but suffered a leg injury on the next - to - last snap of the game . X - rays later confirmed a broken fibula and torn ligaments in his ankle , and he later received a medical redshirt for the season to regain his final season of eligibility . " Rivals . com " listed Chaney as the most underrated player in the Southeastern Conference in 2009 . Chaney was invited to participate in the 2010 Senior Bowl on January 30 , 2010 . In the game he made eight tackles and recovered a fumble , and was named the Defensive Player of the Game for the South team . Professional career . Pre - draft . Chaney worked out in Miami , Florida with trainer Pete Bommarito to improve his speed in the 40 - yard dash ; at the NFL Combine he ran the distance in 4 . 54 seconds , the fastest among all linebackers . According to NFL draft analyst Chris Steuber , Chaney ' s experience playing outside earlier in his career could help him play on the strong side or as a 3 - 4 middle linebacker in the NFL . Philadelphia Eagles . Chaney was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round ( 220th overall ) of the 2010 NFL Draft . He was signed to a four - year contract on June 4 , 2010 . After starting middle linebacker Stewart Bradley suffered a disclocated elbow in the second quarter of a week 14 game against the Dallas Cowboys on December 12 , Chaney filled in for him and led the team with seven tackles . Chaney is expected to start at middle linebacker for the remainder of the season while Bradley recovers . Chaney made his first NFL start against the New York Giants , and he recorded 16 tackles , 12 of them being solo tackles . After his start , NFL analyst Brian Baldinger said Chaney was , " already one of the best middle linebackers in the league " , and that he ' s " phenomenal in all phases of the game " . On August 25 , 2013 , Chaney was released by the Eagles . Atlanta Falcons . He was signed on the Atlanta Falcons ' roster on September 17 , 2013 , along with former Eagles teammate Omar Gaither . He was then released on October 22 , 2013 . Denver Broncos . Chaney , along with seven other players , were signed to future contracts with the Denver Broncos on January 22 , 2014 .