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My Take
James Laurinaitis reads to me as the model of a complete football life. A three-time consensus All-American at Ohio State, a productive NFL linebacker for the Rams and Saints, and now back at his alma mater coaching the next wave of linebackers. What interests me is that he didn't just collect accolades and walk away; he closed the loop by returning to teach. The hint of an ice hockey background only adds to the picture of a genuine athlete. I respect players who convert hard-won knowledge into mentorship, and his path looks like exactly that kind of disciplined generosity.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Laurinaitis
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・ロウリネイティス
- Reading
- じぇーむず・ろうりねいてぃす
- Born
- December 3, 1986 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Wayzata, Minnesota, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 188 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- ice hockey player / American football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Wayzata High School
- University
- Ohio State University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was James Laurinaitis born?
Born December 3, 1986 (age 39).
Where is James Laurinaitis from?
James Laurinaitis is from Wayzata, Minnesota, United States.
What does James Laurinaitis do?
James Laurinaitis works as ice hockey player, American football player.
How tall is James Laurinaitis?
James Laurinaitis is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.