J.D. McCoy is a quarterback for the Dillon Panthers who first appears in Season 3. He is portrayed by Jeremy Sumpter. He joins the football team as a freshman from Dallas who is seen as the "second coming of Jason Street" due to his excellent arm. He is sweet, although a little nerdy, and obedient. As the season starts he is named QB-2 behind senior Matt Saracen. He is backed by his extremely wealthy parents, especially his father, who is a new but powerful booster and hires a personal QB coach, Wade Aikmen, for J.D. to train with. J.D. McCoy is portrayed by Jeremy Sumpter.