
Jay Feely
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| Height: | 5'10" |
| Weight: | 205 lbs |
| Age: | 33 |
| Years in NFL: | 9 |
| College: | Michigan |
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
◊ Totaled 891 career points (201-of-247 FG, 81.4 percent; 288-of-290 XP, 99.3 percent).
◊ In 2007, connected on 21-of-23 field goal attempts (91.3 percent), third-best in the AFC and in the NFL among kickers with more than five attempts, behind only Josh Scobee (JAC) and Jeff Reed (PIT).
◊ Played in 112 consecutive NFL games from 2001-07 since entering the NFL with Atlanta in 2001 before missing the 2008 season opener.
◊ Kicked five game-winning field goals, two with no time remaining in regulation and three in overtime.
◊ Reached or topped the 80-percent mark for field goal accuracy in five of his eight seasons.
◊ Executed six successful onside kicks.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS
◊ 9/10/08 NYJ Signed, FA
◊ 8/27/08 KC Released
◊ 8/25/08 KC Signed, FA
◊ 8/12/08 MIA Released
◊ 3/8/07 MIA Signed, Unrestricted FA
◊ 3/8/05 NYG Signed, Unrestricted FA
◊ 4/12/01 ATL Signed, Undrafted FA
SEASON-BY-SEASON REVIEW
◊ 2008 (JETS) Signed as a free agent, 9/10 and converted 24- of-28 field goals and 39 extra points for 111 points...Hit a 55-yard field goal, tying his career high and a Jets franchise record. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (12/21 at SEA)… Converted his 13th consecutive field goal, tying Nick Lowery (1994) for the fifth-longest streak in Jets history. (11/13 at NE)…With 7:15 remaining in overtime connected on a 34- yard field goal marking his third-career overtime field goal kick for a win. (11/9 vs. STL)…Named Jets Special Teams Player of the Game…Made all four field goals…Connected on a 55-yard field goa lwith no time remaining in the first half, tied for the longest in Jets history and matching a career-best for Feely…Added five extra points for 17 points...Logged two special teams tackles. (10/19 at OAK)…Made 52-yard field goal with :08 remaining sent the game into overtime.
◊ 2007 (MIA) Connected on 21-of-23 field goal attempts (91.3 percent), third-best in the AFC and in the NFL among kickers with more than five attempts, behingd only Josh Scobee (JAC) and Jeff Reed (PIT). SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (12/16 vs. BAL)...Converted all three field goal attempts as MIA recorded their only win of the season, a 22-16 overtime decision…Two of his three field goals occurred in the fourth quarter – a 22-yarder 2:54 into the period to tie the game at 13-13 and a 29-yarder with 1:56 to play, giving the Dolphins a 16-13 lead. (12/2 vs. NYJ)...Hit a season-long 53-yard field goal, when he also connected from 44 yards. (10/7 at HOU)...Accounted for season highs in both field goals (4) and points (13) the following week, as he connected on all four of his field goal attempts, including two from 40 yardsor- longer (40, 48), in addition to his only PAT…The four successful field goals are tied for the third-highest total of his career and it marked the sixth time in his career that he tallied four or more field goals in a game. (9/30 vs. OAK)... Played in the 100th NFL regular season contest of his career.
◊ 2006 (NYG) Connected on 23-of-27 field goals and all 38 PAT for 107 points for the Giants, the fourth time in his six year career that he reached the 100-point plateau. Converted his final 10 field goal attempts of the regular season, covering a seven-game stretch. POSTSEASON: (1/7 at PHI)...Hit on both field goal attempts (20, 240) and both extra points. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (12/17 vs. PHI)…Connected on all three field goal attempts, including a season-long, 47- yard kick. (10/8 vs. WAS)...Connected on a season-high four field goals (five attempts) in a 19-3 win.
◊ 2005 (NYG) Converted 35-of-42 field goals, both caree rhigh figures…Hit all 43 PAT for 148 total points, the most in the NFL in 2005...Was voted as a first alternate to the NFC Pro Bowl squad…Connected on his first 13 field goal attempts of the season. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (12/11 at PHI)...Hit on all four field goal attempts…Fourth field goal of the afternoon was a 34-yarder with 3:55 to play in overtime, giving the Giants a 26-23 victory. (11/27 at SEA)...Made two-of-five field goals…Missed three consecutive potential game-winning field goals, a 40-yarder at the end of regulation (wide left), and two in overtime: the first from 54 yards (short), and the next from 45 yards (short). (10/30 vs. WAS)...Tied a career-high with five field goals (six attempts) in 36-0 win, when he accumulated a career-high 18 points…Included in his total was a 50- yard field goal…Third attempt in the Redskins game hit the left upright from 51 yards out, snapping his string of 14 straight successful field goals in the regular season. (10/23 vs. DEN)...Connected on a season-long 52-yard field goal the following week in a 24-23 win. (10/16 at DAL)...Hit both field goal attempts – from 50 and 45 yards – in 16-13 overtime loss, the first of three straight games in which he hit on a field goal of 50 yards-or-longer.
◊ 2004 (ATL) Hit 18 of 23 field goals and 40-40 PAT for 94 points. POSTSEASON: Converted both field goal attempts and all seven PAT in two playoff games following the season. (1/5 vs. STL)... Had a 38-yarder in Divisional win. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (12/18 vs. CAR)...Was two-of-three on field goals including a 38-yarder, 2:25 into the overtime period, giving the Falcons a 34-31 victory. (10/31 at DEN)...Had a successful onside kick in 41-28 win, the fifth successful onside kick in his career. (10/10 vs. DET)...Second reception of NFL career came when he hauled in a pass from holder Chris Mohr on a fake field goal attempt (-2 yards). (9/26 vs. ARZ)...Accounted for all of Atlanta’s points, on field goals of 25 and 23 yards, in a 6-3 win. (9/19 vs. STL)... Recovered his own onside kick in a 34-17 win.
◊ 2003 (ATL) Recorded 19-of-27 on field goals and 32-of- 33 on PAT for 89 total points. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (12/20 at TB)...Was good on all three of his field goal attempts – from 26, 38 and 37 yards away – as the Falcons recorded a 30-28 victory. (11/12 vs. PHI)…Hit on all three field goal attempts, including a season-long 46-yarder.
◊ 2002 (ATL) Converted 32-of-40 field goals...Also hit 42- of-43 PAT for 138 points...He connected on 9-of-10 field goals and all nine PAT and was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for October...Earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week accolades in 30-0 win over CAR (10/20). POSTSEASON: In two playoff games, was a combined 4-of-7 on field goals and 3-of-3 on PAT. (1/1 at PHI)...Hit a 52-yarder in the Divisional contest. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (12/29 at CLE)...Hit on three-of-four field goals, including a pair from over 40 yards (42,49). (12/22 at DET)...In a 36-15 victory, hit all five field goal attempts – from 23,23,36, 20 and 39 yards – as he set a career best. (10/27 at NO)...Hit all three attempts – from 31, 32 and 47 yards...Final field goal occurred as time expired in regulation, lifting the Falcons to a 37-35 victory...His 32-yarder, 25 seconds into the final period gave ATL a 27-25 lead. (10/20 vs. CAR)...Earned NFL Special Teams Player of the Week in 30-0 win when he connected on all three of his field goal attempts – from 41, 45 and 49 yards. (10/6 vs. TB)...Executed a successful onside kick. (9/8 at GB)...In season-opening 37-34 overtime loss, connected on both field goals, including a season-long 52-yarder, which came with five seconds to play in regulation to send the game into overtime...Four touchbacks in eight kickoffs.
◊ 2001 (ATL) As a rookie, converted 29-of-37 field goals (78.4%) and 28-of-28 PAT for 115 total points and was a consensus all-rookie selection....The 29 field goals were first in the NFC and fourth in the NFL...Had successful onside kicks in games vs. DAL (11/11) and vs. STL (12/2). SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (12/23 at BUF)...Converted all four of his field goal attempts, including a 52-yarder as time expired to give the Falcons a 33-30 victory. (11/25 at CAR)...First quarter 39-yard field goal turned out to difference maker in a 10-7 win. (11/18 at GB)...Connected on all three field goal attempts – from 26, 39 and 32 yards – in a 23-20 win. (10/21 at NO)...First reception of NFL career came when he hauled in a pass from holder Chris Mohr on a fake field goal attempt (-2 yards). (9/30 at ARI)...Hit a 55-yard field goal in the Falcons’ 34-14 victory.
BEFORE THE NFL
◊ Earned third Pro Bowl selection in 2006 after posting 53 tackles and three sacks…Selected to Pro Bowl as a starter in 2003 after playing as an alternate in 2002…Appeared in place of injured defensive tackle Warren Sapp in 2002, becoming the first defensive lineman in Panthers history to appear in a Pro Bowl.
◊ Four-year letterman at Michigan (1995-98).
◊ Finished his career connecting on 20-of-26 field goal attempts and 43-of-44 extra points.
◊ During his senior season, he connected on 17-of-22 field goal tries and 40-of-41 extra points.
◊ Named Big Ten honorable mention by the coached and media.
◊ Kicked the longest field goal in the nation with a 51- yarder vs. Baylor as a junior, which was also the sixth-longest in Michigan history.
◊ Attended Jesuit High School in Tampa, Fla. Where he set school and Hillsborough County career and season records for field goals and PAT.
OFF THE FIELD
◊ Married (Rebecca) with three daughters, Alexandria, Abigail and Olivia, and one son, Jace.
◊ Member of the board of directors for Easter Seals.
◊ Involved with the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
◊ Hosted a Punt, Pass & Kick competition for the Special Olympics of New Jersey at the Meadowlands.
◊ Involved with the United Way’s efforts in Michigan, was featured in the United Way’s national advertising campaign in 2005.
◊ Received the “JB Award” in 2003 and the Atlanta Falcons Man of the Year Award in 2004.
◊ Played in the Pro-Am at the LPGA event in Aventura, Fla., where he paired with Laura Diaz.
◊ Majored in Finance at Michigan and is a licensed stockbroker.


