Jim Eliopulos

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Jim Eliopulos
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1959-04-18) April 18, 1959 (age 65)
Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:229 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Cheyenne Central (WY)
College: Wyoming
NFL draft: 1982  / Round: 3 / Pick: 81
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at PFR

James A. Eliopulos (born April 18, 1959) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, St. Louis Cardinals and New York Jets. He played college football at the University of Wyoming.

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Early life

Eliopulos attended Cheyenne Central High School, where he lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track. He was named Wyoming's high school athlete of the year as a senior.

He enrolled at Westminster College, before transferring to the University of Wyoming after his sophomore season.

As a junior, he started at linebacker after having played different positions (including tight end) in previous years, finishing with 83 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles and 4 sacks.

In 1981, he posted 84 tackles (led the team), 2 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries and a then school record 10 sacks. [1] His best game was against Colorado State University when he made 10 tackles, 6 sacks for 54 yards in losses and one interception, earning him WAC player of the week honors.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Eliopulos was selected in the third round (81st overall) of the 1982 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys, who liked his potential as an athlete. He injured his knee during the first week of training camp and was placed on the injured reserve list on September 6. [2] He was released on August 22, 1983. [3]

St. Louis Cardinals

On August 25, 1983, he was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals, but was released after playing in 4 games. [4]

New York Jets

In 1983, he signed with the New York Jets as a free agent. He spent 3 seasons as a backup, playing mainly on special teams. In 1985, he was cut on 3 occasions. [5]

Toronto Argonauts (CFL)

In 1987, he was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was released on June 3.

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References

  1. ↑ "Defensive team announced; 3 Utes, 2 Cougars are among the honorees" . Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Transactions" . Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Cowboys Cut Former Gator Chris Faulkner" . Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  4. ↑ "SPORTS PEOPLE; Question of Ethics". The New York Times. September 11, 1983. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Linebacker Jim Eliopulos, waived three times this season by..." Retrieved April 30, 2020.
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