American football player (born 1956)
American football player
Jeff Delaney (born December 28, 1956) is a former safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Pittsburgh .
Early life and high school
Delaney was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and grew up in the suburb of Upper St. Clair where he attended Upper St. Clair High School . As a senior he helped lead the team to a share of the WPIAL championship after going undefeated in the regular season.[1]
College career
Delaney was a four-year starter for the Pittsburgh Panthers , including Pitt's National Championship team in 1976. Delaney led the Panthers in interceptions as a freshman and as a senior, when he was also named All-Eastern by the Associated Press .[2] He finished his collegiate career with 16 interceptions. Off the field, Delaney was a two time Academic All-America selection and was named a National Scholar Athlete by the National Football Foundation .[3]
Professional career
Delaney was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round of the 1979 NFL Draft .[4] Delaney spent the 1979 season on injured reserve and he played in all 16 of the Rams games in 1980.[5] Delaney was cut by the Rams the next season and was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . He was released during the season and then signed by the Detroit Lions .[6] Delaney spent the next two seasons with the Baltimore Colts until he was released after the 1983 season.[7] [8] He signed with the Pittsburgh Maulers of the United States Football League in 1984.[9] Delaney played for the Denver Gold in 1985.[10]
References
^ Guido, George (November 8, 2007). "Western Conference showcased region's talents" . Pittsburgh Tribune-Review . Retrieved May 12, 2020 .
^ "All‐East Football" . The New York Times . December 24, 1978. Retrieved May 11, 2020 .
^ "Football Foundation Honors Scholar‐Athletes" . The New York Times . December 5, 1978. Retrieved May 11, 2020 .
^ "National Football League 1979 Draft" . The New York Times . May 6, 1979. Retrieved May 11, 2020 .
^ "Jeff Delaney Stats" . Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved May 11, 2020 .
^ "Linebacker Charlie Weaver, an 11-year veteran and a longtime..." United Press International . October 21, 1981. Retrieved May 11, 2020 .
^ "Colts: Where are they now?" . Baltimore Sun . Retrieved May 11, 2020 .
^ "Transactions" . The New York Times . February 18, 1984. Retrieved May 11, 2020 .
^ "The Pittsburgh Maulers of the U.S. Football League have..." United Press International . March 7, 1984. Retrieved May 11, 2020 .
^ "Defender Blankets Walker" . Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph . NewspaperArchive. May 20, 1985. Retrieved May 11, 2020 .
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