Jason Street
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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 paraplegia.[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]
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Jason Street | |
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Friday Night Lights character | |
First appearance | "Pilot" (episode 1.01) |
Last appearance | "Perfect Record" (episode 5.07) |
Created by | Peter Berg |
Portrayed by | Scott Porter |
In-universe information | |
Nickname | Six, Jay (by Tim) Streeter (by Billy) QB (by Herc) |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | Assistant coach of the Dillon Panthers (S1–2) Car salesman (S2) Sports agent (S3–5) |
Family | Mitchell Street (father) Joanne Street (mother) |
Spouse | Erin Street (wife; 1 child) |
Children | Noah Street (son) |
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]