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From NFL Linebacker to NASCAR Pit Crew Star

7/5/2025

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Jonathan Willard, once a Clemson linebacker, has made an impressive leap from the NFL to the NASCAR pit crew. After hanging up his football cleats and serving two years in law enforcement, he joined NASCAR in 2016. Despite a rocky start as a rookie jackman, he has emerged as a dependable asset for teams like Trackhouse Racing and RFK Racing.

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Story summary

Jonathan Willard, once a Clemson linebacker, has made an impressive leap from the NFL to the NASCAR pit crew. After hanging up his football cleats and serving two years in law enforcement, he joined NASCAR in 2016. Despite a rocky start as a rookie jackman, he has emerged as a dependable asset for teams like Trackhouse Racing and RFK Racing.