Ralph Jarvis facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||
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| Born: | June 1, 1965 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Glen Mills (PA) | ||
| College: | Temple | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1988 / Round: 3 / Pick: 78 | ||
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Ralph A. Jarvis, born on June 1, 1965, is a former American football player. He played as a defensive end, which is a position on the defense that tries to tackle the opposing team's quarterback or stop their running plays. Ralph Jarvis played for the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League (NFL).
He was chosen by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 1988 NFL draft. The NFL draft is an event where professional football teams pick new players from college. Before playing professionally, Ralph Jarvis played college football at Temple University. He also went to Glen Mills Schools in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania.
Ralph Jarvis played for many different teams during his career. These included teams in the NFL, the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the Arena Football League (AFL).
Ralph Jarvis's Football Journey
Ralph Jarvis started his professional football career after being drafted in 1988. He joined the Chicago Bears, but soon after, he played for the New York Jets and the Ottawa Rough Riders in Canada.
Playing in Different Leagues
Ralph Jarvis moved between different football leagues. He played for the Buffalo Bills and the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL. He also played for the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL.
Later in his career, Ralph Jarvis played in the Arena Football League (AFL). This league plays football indoors on a smaller field. He was a part of teams like the Tampa Bay Storm, Massachusetts Marauders, and the Milwaukee Mustangs. He also played for the Arizona Rattlers and the New Jersey Red Dogs.
Career Highlights and Awards
During his time in the Arena Football League, Ralph Jarvis received some special awards. He was named to the First-team All-Arena in 1995. This means he was considered one of the best players in the league that year.
He was also named to the Second-team All-Arena twice, in 1994 and 1996. These awards show that he was a very strong and important player for his teams. One of his recorded stats is one fumble recovery. A fumble recovery happens when a defensive player picks up a ball that an offensive player has dropped.
