Jason Street

Jason Street
Friday Night Lights character
Jason street
Scott Porter portrays Jason Street
First appearance"Pilot"
(episode 1.01)
Last appearance"Perfect Record"
(episode 5.07)
Created byPeter Berg
Portrayed byScott Porter
In-universe information
NicknameSix, Jay (by Tim)
Streeter (by Billy)
QB (by Herc)
GenderMale
OccupationAssistant coach of the Dillon Panthers (S1–2)
Car salesman (S2)
Sports agent (S3–5)
FamilyMitchell Street (father)
Joanne Street (mother)
SpouseErin Street (wife; 1 child)
ChildrenNoah Street (son)

Jason Mitchell Street[1] is a fictional character in the NBC/DirecTV (The 101 Network) television drama Friday Night Lights, portrayed by Scott Porter. Introduced as the small town "All-American," Jason is the starting quarterback of the Dillon Panthers, with a promising future career, until an injury during the season-opening football game results in quadriplegia.[2] Jason's story arc is focused on his adjusting to life and carving out a niche for himself outside of Panthers' football. In Season 3, due to Porter leaving the show, Jason moves to New York City after landing an entry-level position at a sports agency to be near his infant son.[3]

The character is inspired by the real-life events in the career of David Edwards, a high school player in San Antonio, Texas.[4][5]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference The Confession was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Scott Porter". NBC. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  3. ^ "New York, New York". Friday Night Lights. Season 3. Episode 8. November 19, 2008. NBC.
  4. ^ Player paralyzed in high school game dies at 20; inspired pilot of "Friday Night Lights"
  5. ^ Paralyzed high school football player dies