Jeff Severson

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Jeff Severson
No. 44, 37, 45, 46
Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1949-09-16) September 16, 1949 (age 75)
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
College: Long Beach St.
NFL draft: 1971  / round: 12 / pick: 297
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:1.0
Fumble recoveries:3
Interceptions:6
Player stats at PFR

Jeffrey Kent Severson (born September 16, 1949) is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, Houston Oilers, Denver Broncos, and the St. Louis Cardinals. He played college football at Long Beach State University and was drafted in the 12th round of the 1971 NFL draft. Severson played in Super Bowl VII.

Jeff also coached with Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach George Allen at Long Beach State for the 1990 season.


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