Greg Jefferson Explained

Greg Jefferson
Position:Defensive end
Number:79
Birth Date:31 August 1971
Birth Place:Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:280
Draftyear:1995
Draftround:3
Draftpick:72
College:UCF
Teams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:159
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:13.5
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:3
Aflstatlabel1:Total tackles
Aflstatvalue1:1
Afl:10364

Gregory Benton Jefferson (born August 31, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 1995 NFL draft.[1] He played college football for the UCF Knights. He became a teacher after his football career.

NFL stats

Year Team Games Combined Tackles Tackles Assisted Tackles Sacks Forced Fumbles Fumble Recoveries
11 24 13 11 2.5 0 0
12 45 35 10 3.0 0 1
15 41 26 15 4.0 0 0
16 49 40 9 4.0 1 2
Career 54 159 114 45 13.5 1 3
[2]

Personal life

Jefferson is currently a teacher for Orange County Public Schools. He has two daughters, both are professional weightlifters who graduated from Ocoee High School.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1995 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-31. Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Greg Jefferson Stats. ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures. 7 July 2014.
  3. Web site: Ocoee High celebrates first state champion | West Orange Times & Observer. 9 February 2016.