Freedom High School 2005 graduate Jordan Hemby last week attended the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ National Coaching Academy after recently being selected as one of 25 high school football coaches to earn that opportunity.
Hemby posted to his Facebook page: “Grateful for the opportunity to spend time at the National Coaching Academy learning from some outstanding coaches and front office staff. Every session brought new techniques, perspectives, and valuable insight into the game. Excited to continue growing, building relationships, and applying everything I’ve learned moving forward.”
After graduating from FHS, Hemby played cornerback for four years on the gridiron at the University of North Carolina, playing on a pair of 8-5 bowl teams under former coach Butch Davis at UNC his final two seasons before going undrafted but signing a rookie free-agent contract with the Indianapolis Colts in 2010.
He made seven interceptions in addition to rushing for 750 yards as a Patriots senior in his first full season at cornerback as he was regarded as the state’s top defensive back in his class.
His top season at UNC came as a junior, when he tallied 49 tackles including three for loss to go with three pass breakups and a team-high three fumbles forced.
Hemby, 38, now lives in Durham and is a prep football assistant coach just east of there, in Wilson County, coaching cornerbacks.
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Freedom High School 2005 graduate Jordan Hemby last week attended the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ National Coaching Academy after recently being selected as one of 25 high school football coaches to earn that opportunity.
Hemby posted to his Facebook page: “Grateful for the opportunity to spend time at the National Coaching Academy learning from some outstanding coaches and front office staff. Every session brought new techniques, perspectives, and valuable insight into the game. Excited to continue growing, building relationships, and applying everything I’ve learned moving forward.”
After graduating from FHS, Hemby played cornerback for four years on the gridiron at the University of North Carolina, playing on a pair of 8-5 bowl teams under former coach Butch Davis at UNC his final two seasons before going undrafted but signing a rookie free-agent contract with the Indianapolis Colts in 2010.
He made seven interceptions in addition to rushing for 750 yards as a Patriots senior in his first full season at cornerback as he was regarded as the state’s top defensive back in his class.
His top season at UNC came as a junior, when he tallied 49 tackles including three for loss to go with three pass breakups and a team-high three fumbles forced.
Hemby, 38, now lives in Durham and is a prep football assistant coach just east of there, in Wilson County, coaching cornerbacks.
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