Jeff Rodenberger facts for kids
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| Position: | Fullback Tight end |
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| Born: | November 3, 1959 Quakertown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Quakertown (PA) | ||||||||
| College: | Maryland | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1982 | ||||||||
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Jeffery Lee Rodenberger, born on November 3, 1959, is a former American football player. He played as a fullback and tight end for teams like the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars and the New Orleans Saints from 1983 to 1987.
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Early Life and School
Jeff Rodenberger was born in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, on November 3, 1959. He grew up there and went to Quakertown High School.
College Football Career
After high school, Jeff went to the University of Maryland. He played fullback for the Maryland Terrapins football team. During his college career, he ran with the ball 57 times for a total of 205 yards. He also caught eight passes for 61 yards.
Playing Professional Football
Jeff Rodenberger played professional football in two different leagues: the USFL and the NFL.
Playing in the USFL
Jeff first signed with the Philadelphia Stars team. Later, another team called the Houston Gamblers picked him in a special draft. However, he soon returned to play for the Stars.
When he came back to the Stars, he changed positions and started playing as a tight end. He played in 18 games in both 1983 and 1984. He also played during the 1985 season. In his time in the USFL, he ran for 173 yards and scored one touchdown.
Playing in the NFL
After not playing football in 1986, Jeff returned to the field in 1987. He played for the New Orleans Saints as a replacement player. In three games, he ran the ball 17 times for 35 yards. He did not play professional football after that season.
