Jay Schroeder is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. He was born on June 28, 1961, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and grew up in California. Schroeder played college football at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he was a standout quarterback.
Schroeder was selected by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 1984 NFL Draft. He spent four seasons with the Redskins, from 1985 to 1988, and was the team's starting quarterback for most of that time. In 1986, he led the Redskins to the NFC Championship game, where they lost to the New York Giants. Schroeder was named to the Pro Bowl that season, and he finished the year with 4,109 passing yards and 22 touchdowns.
After the 1988 season, Schroeder was traded to the Los Angeles Raiders. He spent three seasons with the Raiders, from 1989 to 1991, and was the team's starting quarterback for most of that time. In 1990, he led the Raiders to the AFC Championship game, where they lost to the Buffalo Bills. Schroeder had another strong season in 1990, throwing for 3,029 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Schroeder's final two seasons in the NFL were spent with the Cincinnati Bengals, from 1992 to 1993. He was the team's starting quarterback for most of that time, but his performance declined as he struggled with injuries. Schroeder retired from the NFL after the 1994 season.
Overall, Schroeder had a solid career in the NFL, throwing for 20,063 yards and 114 touchdowns in 107 games. He was known for his strong arm and his ability to make big plays downfield. However, he also had a tendency to throw interceptions, and his accuracy was sometimes inconsistent.
After retiring from football, Schroeder became a race car driver and competed in the Indy Lights series. He also worked as a football analyst for various media outlets, including ESPN and CBS. In recent years, he has been involved in coaching youth football and has worked as a private quarterback coach.
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