Jeff Delaney

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Jeff Delaney
Personal information
Born: (1956-12-28) December 28, 1956 (age 67)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Upper St. Clair
(Upper St. Clair Township, Pennsylvania)
College: Pittsburgh
Position: Safety
NFL draft: 1979  / Round: 7 / Pick: 190
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:42
Interceptions:4
Player stats at PFR

Jeff Delaney (born December 28, 1956) is a former safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Pittsburgh.

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Early life and high school

Delaney was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and grew up in the suburb of Upper St. Clair where he attended Upper St. Clair High School. As a senior he helped lead the team to a share of the WPIAL championship after going undefeated in the regular season. [1]

College career

Delaney was a four-year starter for the Pittsburgh Panthers, including Pitt's National Championship team in 1976. Delaney led the Panthers in interceptions as a freshman and as a senior, when he was also named All-Eastern by the Associated Press. [2] He finished his collegiate career with 16 interceptions. Off the field, Delaney was a two time Academic All-America selection and was named a National Scholar Athlete by the National Football Foundation. [3]

Professional career

Delaney was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round of the 1979 NFL Draft. [4] Delaney spent the 1979 season on injured reserve and he played in all 16 of the Rams games in 1980. [5] Delaney was cut by the Rams the next season and was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was released during the season and then signed by the Detroit Lions. [6] Delaney spent the next two seasons with the Baltimore Colts until he was released after the 1983 season. [7] [8] He signed with the Pittsburgh Maulers of the United States Football League in 1984. [9] Delaney played for the Denver Gold in 1985. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Guido, George (November 8, 2007). "Western Conference showcased region's talents". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review . Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  2. ↑ "All‐East Football". The New York Times . December 24, 1978. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Football Foundation Honors Scholar‐Athletes". The New York Times . December 5, 1978. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  4. ↑ "National Football League 1979 Draft". The New York Times . May 6, 1979. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Jeff Delaney Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Linebacker Charlie Weaver, an 11-year veteran and a longtime..." United Press International . October 21, 1981. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Colts: Where are they now?". Baltimore Sun . Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Transactions". The New York Times . February 18, 1984. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  9. ↑ "The Pittsburgh Maulers of the U.S. Football League have..." United Press International . March 7, 1984. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Defender Blankets Walker". Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph . NewspaperArchive. May 20, 1985. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
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