Norman Jefferson

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Norman Jefferson
No. 38, 12
Position: Defensive back
Return specialist
Personal information
Born: (1964-08-07) August 7, 1964 (age 60)
Marrero, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school: John Ehret
(Marrero, Louisiana)
College: LSU
NFL draft: 1987  / Round: 12 / Pick: 335
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries:2
Return yards:161
Player stats at PFR

Norman Jefferson Jr. (born August 7, 1964) is an American former professional football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 12th round of the 1987 NFL draft. He was the last player taken, making him Mr. Irrelevant of the 1987 NFL draft. He played two seasons with the Packers. [1] Jefferson played college football at Louisiana State University for the LSU Tigers. He was born in Marrero, Louisiana and attended John Ehret High School. [2]

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References

  1. "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  2. "Norman Jefferson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 18, 2023.