Jester Weah

BIOGRAPHY

Jester Weah was born February 7, 1995, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is a wide receiver in the NFL.

Weah attended Pittsburgh, where he played wide receiver for the football program for four years, beginning in 2013. Weah redshirted the 2013 season as a true freshman. Weah saw action in 17 games across the 2014 and 2015 seasons, but mostly in a special teams capacity, as he failed to record any catches. Weah broke out in the 2016 season, when he played in 13 games, starting in seven. Weah was the team's best receiver statistically, as he led Pittsburgh in receptions (36), receiving yards (870), and touchdowns (10). Weah led the ACC and was second nationally in yards per catch, with 24.2. In his senior season, Weah started in every game but one, catching 41 passes for 698 yards and four touchdowns as Pitt utilized three different quarterbacks. Weah graduated from Pittsburgh with a degree in communications. Weah signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent following the 2018 NFL Draft. On August 31, 2018, Weah was released by the Texans as part of final roster cuts, but was subsequently signed to the team’s practice squad. On October 2, 2018, Weah was moved to injury reserve. On January 7, 2019, Weah was signed to a futures contract by the Texans. On August 30, 2019, Weah was released as part of the final roster cuts. On October 10, 2019, Weah was signed to the Washington Redskins practice squad. On December 27, Weah was promoted to the active roster after the team moved two members of the secondary to injured reserve. On September 5, 2020, Weah was waived by Washington. On January 15, 2021, Weah signed a reserve/futures contract with the Chicago Bears.