Jeff Donaldson (American football)

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Jeff Donaldson
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Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1962-04-19) April 19, 1962 (age 63)
Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school: Fort Collins
College: Colorado
NFL draft: 1984: 9th round, 225th pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:12
Sacks:5.5
Fumble recoveries:8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jeffrey Michael Donaldson (born April 19, 1962) is an American former player in the National Football League. [1] [2] He was a safety for the Houston Oilers from 1984 to 1989, the Kansas City Chiefs in 1990, and the Atlanta Falcons from 1991 to 1993. [2]

In 10 seasons he had 5.5 sacks and 12 interceptions for 87 yards. He also had 6 punt returns for 35 yards and 6 kickoff returns for 98 yards.[ citation needed ]

In college, Donaldson was a defensive back for the University of Colorado. [3] His son, Zach Donaldson, played football at Fort Collins High School was recruited to play for Colorado State Rams. [3]

References

  1. "Jeff Donaldson". Houston Oilers 1989 Media Guide. Houston Oilers. August 1989. pp. 45–46.
  2. 1 2 "Jeff Donaldson, Strong Safety". ESPN. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Fort Collins standouts commit to CSU". The Denver Post . December 11, 2006. Retrieved July 6, 2025.