Jacob M. Soliday (born November 16, 1978) is a former

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wide receiver who played for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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Early life and education

Soliday was born November 16, 1978, in

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. His father, Jack Soliday, coached him in various youth sports and was a sports announcer for local teams. Soliday graduated from

Mansfield Senior High School Mansfield Senior High School is located in Mansfield, Ohio, United States. The school serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Mansfield City School District. The school enrolls 1,389 students as of the 2006–2007 academic year. Their nickname is t ...

in 1997, then attended the

with a full-ride scholarship.

College career

While attending the

, Soliday played for the university's football team. While there, he completed the fourth-most number of career receptions (147) in the school's history. He was also a member of the all- Gateway Conference first team.

Club career

In 2002, Soliday was selected to play for the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted rookie free agent. He appeared in four games.

Personal life

As of 2022, Soliday lived in

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, and had at least one child.

References

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