Coach George Teague is in his 8th year at John Paul II High School. Teague attended Jefferson Davis High School and as a senior cornerback, he was named first-team class 6A All-state and Academic All-state. As a senior, he tied for the conference's lead with 6 interceptions. His 14 career interceptions were two short of the school record at the time. Teague came to be known nationally as a playmaker in the 1993 Sugar Bowl. This game marked his first interception returned for a touchdown in his college career. Five plays later, he raced downfield and caught up with sprinting wide receiver Lamar Thomas and stripped the ball from him in full stride, while maintaining possession and returning the ball upfield. Although the play was called back on an offsides penalty against Alabama, it was still successful in preventing a Hurricane touchdown, as Miami would have simply declined the penalty had the strip not taken place. It also negated Miami's effort to regain their offensive momentum: Miami was forced to punt soon afterward, and never mounted another substantial offensive threat in the Crimson Tide's 34–13 victory.
Teague was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round (29th overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft. He started the last 12 games at free safety, making 36 tackles, 6 passes defensed, one forced fumble, one interception, 2 fumble recoveries and 5 special teams tackles. In the playoffs against the Detroit Lions, he recorded the longest interception return for a touchdown in post-season history (101 yards), and along with his 4 tackles, earned him the NFL's Defensive Player of the Week award. Teague spent nine years in the NFL, including three with the Packers (1993-1995), one with Dolphins (1997), and five with the Cowboys (1996, 1998-2001).
After retiring, Teague returned to the high school game, serving as Head Football Coach at Harvest Christian Academy from 2003-2006, DB Coach at Carrollton Christian Academy in 2007, Head Football Coach at Carrollton Christian Academy from 2008-2011, and Head Football Coach at The Shelton School from 2012-2016. Coach Teague was named Head Football Coach at JPIIHS in 2017 and was also promoted to Athletic Director in 2018. He coached for 4 years before stepping down. In 2025, he was rehired as the Head Football Coach.
Post NFL
After retiring from the league in 2002, Teague continued with business adventures while pursuing careers in either broadcasting or football coaching. George realized his ambition for coaching and his passion for mentoring the youth. One year after his NFL retirement he accepted a position as a head football coach and assistant athletic director. George has been able to provide students with a unique perspective of football and sports by sharing his own personal experiences.
NFL
· Selected as the 29th overall pick by the Green Bay Packers in the 1993 NFL Draft
· Recorded the longest interception return for a touchdown in postseason history
· Awarded the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Week
· Member of the NFL All Rookie Team
· In 1994, he was tied for second on the team with interceptions
· Signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 1996
· Awarded NFL Defensive Player of the Week versus Minnesota in the NFC wild card playoff game for creating 3 turnovers in consecutive Viking possessions
· Signed with the Miami Dolphins in 1997
· Intercepted two passes, created a forced fumble and delivered 38 tackles
· Signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 1998
· Recorded 102 tackles in 1999, three interceptions for a total of 127 return yards
· Notable remember for the 2000 incident during a game versus the San Francisco 49ers on September 24th
· In 2001, two weeks after the September 11 attacks, as the Cowboys were taking the field, Teague ran with the American Flag to the middle of the field.
College
Teague accepted a football scholarship from The University of Alabama in 1989. He was one of two freshmen who played as a true freshman. He was named a starter at corner back his sophomore season. As a junior he was moved to free safety, where he led the conference with 6 interceptions. As a senior, he tied the conference lead with 6 interceptions. His 14 career interceptions were two short of the all time school record. Teague elevated his national recognition in the 1993 Sugar Bowl. He had an interception return for a touchdown and a few plays later he raced downfield to catch a sprinting Miami Dolphin receiver and stripped the ball from him. Teague maintained possession of the ball while keeping his balance and starting running the ball up field. The play had a major impact as Alabama became the National Champions. This play is recognized as the #6 best all time collegiate play by ESPN. George was All-SEC in 1991 and 1992. He was also All American in 1992.
Personal
George was born in Oscoda, Michigan. As an Air Force brat, Teague grew up across the world, including four years in Germany. He moved to Alabama in 1986 where he attended Jefferson Davis High School. As a senior he was named first team all state both athletically and academically. Teague is married to his high school sweetheart, Consuela. They have two children, James Teague (32) and Jada Teague (25)
