Michael Desormeaux

Michael Desormeaux (born September 29, 1985) an American college football Tight Ends coach at Louisiana and former professional gridiron football defensive back. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

College playing career

Desormeaux started playing in his redshirt freshman year in 2005, going 2-2 as a starter. Following his first season, Desormeaux was one of three freshman to be named to the All-Sun Belt team and was named to the teams Champion Award at the postseason banquet for his outstanding performance in both throwing and rushing in his first season. Going into his second season, Desormeaux played at 12 games on special teams, while also seeing time as quarterback, wide receiver, and defensive back. He was named the Cajuns Special Teams player of the week in the losing effort against eighth-ranked LSU where he recovered two fumbles. He was named the Cajuns Offensive Player of the Week in the losing effort against Texas A&M where he scored the lone touchdown in an eight-yard rush. Following the season, Desormeaux was named the recipient of the Robert E. Trahan Achievement Team Award for an individual who has many accomplishments through the help of his teammates. In his Junior and Senior years, Desormeaux was named the starting quarterback of the university following Jerry Babb's departure. Desormeaux would soon become one of the most famous Cajun's players in history, tying and breaking numerous records, including ranking third for 1,000+ rushing yards in history and finishing 20th for most rushing yards by a quarterback in NCAA history. Throughout his time, Desormeaux was named to numerous lists, including: 2005 First Team All-Sun Belt Team, 2006 and 2007 Second Team All-Sun Belt Team, 2005-06, 2006-07, and 2007-08 Sun Belt Conference Commissioner's List.

Professional playing career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Desormeaux was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars on April 26, 2009. After being waived on September 5, Desormeaux was signed to the Jaguars' practice squad on September 6. He was released on September 21.

Calgary Stampeders

Desormeaux signed a practice roster agreement with the Calgary Stampeders on October 8, 2009.

Coaching career

Desormeaux started his coaching career at the university in 2016 as the wide receivers coach for the team. Then, on December 3, 2017, following the firing of head coach Mark Hudspeth, Desormeaux was named as interim head coach during the offseason. On December 15, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette named new head coach of the Ragin' Cajuns would be Billy Napier. After Napier was hired, Desormeaux was named Assistant Head Coach and Tight Ends coach.

Personal life

Desormeaux is married to Lindsey Sale Desormeaux. His distant cousin is horse jockey Kent Desormeaux.