D. C. Jefferson

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D. C. Jefferson
No. 86, 80
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1989-05-07) May 7, 1989 (age 34)
Winter Haven, Florida
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school: Winter Haven (FL)
College: Rutgers
NFL Draft: 2013  / Round: 7 / Pick: 219
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

D. C. Jefferson (born May 7, 1989) is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Rutgers University. He was drafted in the seventh round with the 219th overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013 NFL Draft. [1] Jefferson was released on November 4, 2013 after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. [2]

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References

  1. "Cardinals use seventh-round pick on Rutgers TE D.C. Jefferson". Arizona Sports. April 27, 2013. Archived from the original on April 29, 2013. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. "Arizona Cardinals release tight end D.C. Jefferson after arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence". The Arizona Republic . November 4, 2013. Retrieved November 28, 2013.