Football

Jake Moreland
- Title:
- Tight Ends/Tackles
- Email:
- jmorelan@syr.edu
- Phone:
- 6731
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| Coaching Experience | ||
| 2015 | Tight Ends/Tackles | Syracuse |
| 2012-14 | Tight Ends | Air Force |
| 2005-11 | Tight Ends/Assistant Offensive Coordinator | Western Michigan |
| 2008-11 | Recruiting Coordinator | Western Michigan |
| 2004 | Offensive Assistant/Special Teams Coordinator | Saint Joseph's College |
| 2003 | Tight Ends | Elmhurst College |
| Coaching Accomplishments |
| In 2014, the tight ends at Air Force contributed to the Falcons offense that ranked in the top 10 nationally in rushing and fewest sacks allowed. |
| In 2005, coached All-MAC performer Tony Scheffler who played for the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions during his eight-year NFL career. |
| As an offensive assistant in 2004, helped coach a Saint Joseph’s offense that set school records in seven different categories. |
| In 2003, helped lead Elmhurst to a record number of wins and the program’s first winning season in 15 years. |
| As the tight ends coach for Elmhurst in 2003, mentored a group that helped set 11 offensive school records. |
| At Western Michigan, coached three Mackey Award semifinalists (Tony Scheffler, Branden Ledbetter, Blake Hammond). |
| Playing Accomplishments |
| Four-year starter at tight end at Western Michigan. |
| Caught passes from SU offensive coordinator Tim Lester. |
| Set the school record for career passes caught by a tight end (143). |
| Second in school history in receiving yards (1,414). |
| Tied for second among tight ends at WMU in career touchdowns (13). |
| 1998 All-MAC First Team |
| 1999 All-MAC Second Team |
| 2000 New York Jets, Tight End |
| 2001 Cleveland Browns/New York Jets, Tight End |
| 2002 Houston Texans, Tight End |
| Championships and Bowl Games as a Coach |
| 2014 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions, Air Force |
| 2012 Armed Forces Bowl, Air Force |
| 2011 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, Western Michigan |
| 2008 Texas Bowl, Western Michigan |
| 2007 International Bowl, Western Michigan |
| Prominent Players Coached | ||
| Name | Team | Accomplishments |
| Blake Hammond | Western Michigan | 2010 Mackey Award semifinalist |
| Branden Ledbetter | Western Michigan | 2008 Mackey Award semifinalist |
| Tony Scheffler | Western Michigan | 2006 NFL second-round draft choice |
| Education |
| Western Michigan University (business administration) '00 |
| Personal |
| Moreland and his wife, Anne, have three daughters, Courtney, Grace, and Emma. |



















