Zeph Lee facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back, safety | ||
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| Born: | June 17, 1963 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 208 lb (94 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Lincoln (San Francisco) | ||
| College: | USC | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1986 / Round: 9 / Pick: 246 | ||
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Zephrini Lee (born June 17, 1963) is a former American football player. He played for several teams, including the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Raiders in the National Football League (NFL). He also played for teams like the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Sacramento Attack, Arizona Rattlers, and Miami Hooters. Zeph Lee was chosen by the Raiders in the 1986 NFL Draft after playing college football for the USC Trojans.
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Early Life and School
Zeph Lee grew up in San Francisco, California. He went to Abraham Lincoln High School there. After high school, he played college football for the USC Trojans.
Playing Professional Football
Zeph Lee started his professional football journey when the Los Angeles Raiders picked him in the 1986 NFL Draft. He was the 246th player chosen overall.
Time with the Raiders
In 1986, Lee was on the injured reserve list for the entire season. This means he was part of the team but couldn't play due to an injury. The Raiders released him in 1987 after a few preseason games.
Playing for the Denver Broncos
Later in 1987, Zeph Lee joined the Denver Broncos. He played in one game for them as a replacement player during an NFL players' strike. After that game, he was released by the Broncos.
Back with the Raiders
Lee then returned to the Los Angeles Raiders during the same strike. He played in two more replacement games. After the strike ended, he stayed with the team. He changed his position to safety late in the 1987 season. From 1988 to 1989, he played in 21 games as a safety, starting seven of them. The Raiders released him again in July 1991.
Other Football Leagues
After his time in the NFL, Zeph Lee played in other football leagues.
- In 1992, he was on the practice team for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
- He played for the Sacramento Attack during the 1992 Arena Football League season.
- In 1994, Lee played for the Arizona Rattlers. His team won the ArenaBowl VIII championship on September 2, 1994. They beat the Orlando Predators in that big game.
- He finished his career playing for the Miami Hooters in the 1995 Arena Football League season.
Life After Football
Zeph Lee continued his education after his football career. He earned a master's degree from the University of Regina. His son, Ira Lee, also became an athlete, playing college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats.
