Richard Charles "Jake" McCullough (born July 22, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) and the London Monarchs of the WLAF. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.
McCullough played football for the Clemson Tigers from 1985 to 1988. With the Tigers, he played in the 1986 Gator Bowl and the 1988 and 1989 Citrus Bowl. He made second-team All-Atlantic Coast and honorable mention All-America by the Associated Press.
McCullough was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 1989 NFL draft, with the 97th pick overall. He played in 10 games in the Broncos' 1989 season before suffering a hip injury and being placed on injured reserve on December 15. In his 10 games, he recorded two tackles and a sack.
The Broncos later went on to Super Bowl XXIV, but lost 55âÂÂ10 against the San Francisco 49ers.
McCullough played six games with the team in 1990.
McCullough played with the London Monarchs of the World League of American Football in 1992.