1. Originally from Forres, Morayshire, Scotland, Gillan first played for Highland Rugby Club, before attending and playing rugby for Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh.
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In 2013, he moved to Leonardtown, Maryland, where his father was stationed as a member of the Royal Air Force, and Jamie Gillan began playing American football in high school there.
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Jamie Gillan then went on to play college football at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, receiving the scholarship offer through a Facebook invitation.
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In Week 5, Jamie Gillan punted 7 times for 397 yards including a 71-yard punt that set a career long for Gillan.
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Jamie Gillan ended his rookie season with 63 punts for 2,913 yards with 28 punts downed inside the 20 yard line which earned him a spot on the Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie team.
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Jamie Gillan was waived by the Browns on 22 December 2021.
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On 24 December 2021, Jamie Gillan was signed to the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills.
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Jamie Gillan kicked several field goals in a preseason game against the Bengals following an injury to Graham Gano, and made the 53 man roster.
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On 12 December 2022, while playing in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Jamie Gillan was flagged for a rare illegal kick penalty.
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On 13 March 2023, Jamie Gillan signed a two-year, $4 million contract extension with the Giants.
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On 8 March 2025, Jamie Gillan signed a three-year, $10 million contract extension with the Giants.
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Jamie Gillan originally went to the United States on a NATO visa through his father.