Despite Jay Snubbing Jim Harbaugh for Seahawks, Grace & James Unite to Celebrate Brother’s Huge Win

Almost a week after the Seattle Seahawks dropped their expectations to hire Jay Harbaugh, it has turned into reality. The football world speculated that the former Michigan special teams coordinator and safeties coach would follow his father Jim Harbaugh to the Los Angeles Chargers. But no, the son isn’t walking in his father’s shadow because he has forged his own path under Mike Macdonald. 

Jim Harbaugh received more than enough attention as he made his big move to the NFL as the Chargers HC. But now the spotlight has shifted to his son Jay Harbaugh whose hiring has garnered acknowledgement from his other siblings. See what the younger brother and sister have to say about their big brother moving back to the NFL after spending nine seasons in college football. 

James and Grace Harbaugh express their excitement over Jay Harbaugh’s new NFL role

Jay Harbaugh entering Seattle as the new special teams coordinator has everyone in a frenzy of excitement, including DELTA who posted on Instagram, “Welcome to Seattle, Jay Harbaugh.” Jay’s younger brother, James Harbaugh who works as a flight attendant for DELTA reposted the story and joked, “DELTA better welcome me to Seattle like this when I get back from this trip for them tmrw!”

Meanwhile, Jim Harbaugh’s daughter Grace Harbaugh also lauded her big brother’s achievement on IG by reposting the Seahawks’ post. The 23-year-old sister captioned, “Couldn’t be prouder of my big bro. The embodiment of hard work and kindness. Good things happen to good people.” All the years in Michigan working with special teams, Jay Harbaugh had been preparing for this moment as he takes the big leap to the NFL, a return after spending three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens from 2012-2014. 

Coaching lies in the blood of the Harbaughs

With everything that is unfolding, it’s safe to say that coaching talent runs in the Harbaugh family. Jay Harbaugh’s grandfather, Jack Harbaugh was an esteemed player and coach who recorded a HC record of 116-95-3. His father Jim Harbaugh recently led Michigan to a National Championship and became the new Chargers HC. 

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In addition, his uncle John Harbaugh has been serving as the Ravens’ HC since 2008 with 11 playoff wins. He also had a Super Bowl win which was won in that popular game against Jim Harbaugh’s San Francisco 49ers in 2012. Jay Harbaugh was part of the winning team under his uncle. You see, all the J. Harbaughs are talented coaches and the world can’t wait to see how Jay Harbaugh will follow suit soon. 

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