Jay Shoop (H)

Jay Shoop

  • Title
    Graduate Assistant - Defense
A former defensive back at Tennessee, Jay Shoop joined the USF staff as a graduate assistant for defense prior to the 2022 season. Jay joined forces with his father, Bob, who took over as the Bulls' defensive coordinator in December of 2021.

At USF
  • Joined the football staff in the spring of 2022 as a defensive graduate assistant.
At FAU
  • Joined the football staff in May 2021 as an offensive graduate assistant
At Tennessee
  • Most recently was a defensive student assistant for the Volunteers
  • Did film breakdown and worked with defensive backs
  • Also worked as a strength & conditioning intern with the program
Playing Career
  • Was a four-year member of the Tennessee football team, playing both wide receiver and defensive back
  • Four-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll
  • Earned Vol Scholar Status for academic achievement
  • Numerous times, was named Scout Team Player of the Week (Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams)
 Personal
  • Pursuing his MBA in Sport Management here at FAU
  • Graduated from Tennessee with a BS in business analytics in May 2021