With quarterback Kyler Murray sidelined by a foot injury, veteran backup Jacoby Brissett is set to lead the Arizona Cardinals against the Dallas Cowboys. Though the matchup crosses divisions, Dallas in the NFC East and Arizona in the NFC West, it’s a high-stakes clash that puts Brissett back in the spotlight.

The former New England Patriots quarterback has been a model of consistency for the Cardinals, delivering 599 passing yards, four touchdowns, and just one interception across his two key starts this season. This kind of poised, plug-and-play reliability has defined Brissett’s NFL journey.

Over eleven seasons, he has suited up for six different teams, always ready to step in and stabilize the offense. Here’s a closer look at the Arizona Cardinals’ experienced signal-caller, his background, career path, and what makes him one of the league’s most trusted backups.

Where is Jacoby Brissett from, and what is his nationality?

The 32-year-old Jacoby Brissett was born on December 11, 1992, in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA, making him American by nationality. His mother, Lisa Brown, raised Brissett single-handedly. At the high school level, Brissett started playing as an offensive and defensive tackle before moving to the QB position at the age of 11.

Soon, he was a four-star dual-threat quarterback. This made way for college stints at Florida University, before switching to North Carolina State University. Then, in the 2016 NFL draft, Brissett was selected by the New England Patriots with the 91st overall pick.

What is Jacoby Brissett’s ethnicity and family background?

Jacoby Brissett is African-American. His mother, Lisa Brown, is described as his biggest fan. She’s also known for being a highly competitive and vocal parent. Her fierce spirit was especially evident at his high school games, where she would often yell at coaches, sometimes even for not putting her son in the game.

According to MMQB, during Friday night games, Lisa Brown would loudly criticize William T. Dwyer High School head coach Jack Daniels from the stands, sometimes even swearing at him for not playing her son.

As Daniels has said to MMQB, “I didn’t really get to know her until 10th-grade year when she cussed me out for not putting her son in the game. She’s a great lady and a competitive lady.” Jacoby also has a younger brother, Dejon Brissett, who also plays football. But Dejon is in the Canadian Football League (CFL), where he represents the Toronto Argonauts.

The younger Brissett was also the second pick in the 2020 CFL draft.

What religion does Jacoby Brissett follow?

Jacoby Brissett has kept his personal religious beliefs private, and there are no confirmed public statements about his faith. However, aspects of his personal life suggest he may align with values commonly associated with Christianity. His longtime partner, Sloan Young, is a devoted Christian who has shared faith-based reflections through her personal blog and social media.

While Brissett himself hasn’t spoken openly about religion, their relationship has often reflected a shared foundation of faith and family values.

Where did Jacoby Brissett go to high school?

As a student-athlete, Jacoby Brissett excelled in both basketball and football at the William T. Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Rivals.com ranked Brissett as a four-star recruit and the third-best dual-threat quarterback of his class. He was the QB for Dwyer’s first-ever state championship victory during his junior season.

Brissett then followed it with an incredible senior year where he had 2,743 passing yards and 32 touchdowns against only one interception through the season. Concluding his high school career, Jacoby Brissett also won the Lou Groza Palm Beach County High School Player of the Year.