Jeff Rodenberger

Jeff Rodenberger
No. 34
Position:Fullback
Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1959-11-03) November 3, 1959 (age 65)
Quakertown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Quakertown (PA)
College:Maryland
Undrafted:1982
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:35
Rushing average:2.1
Receptions:2
Receiving yards:17
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jeffery Lee Rodenberger (born November 3, 1959) is a former American football fullback and tight end who played for the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars and New Orleans Saints between 1983 and 1987.

Early life and education

Jeff Rodenberger was born on November 3, 1959, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, and attended Quakertown High School.

College

Rodenberger went to Maryland for college, where he played fullback. In his career, he made 57 rushes for 205 yards and eight catches for 61 yards.[1]

Professional career

USFL

Rodenberger was originally signed by the Philadelphia Stars. He was later picked in the Houston Gamblers expansion draft, but was brought back to the Stars with some draft picks.[2] He was converted to play tight end in the USFL. He played in 18 games in 1983 and in 1984.[3] He also played in 1985. In his USFL career, he had 36 rushes for 173 yards and one touchdown.[3]

NFL

After not playing in 1986, he played as a replacement player for the New Orleans Saints in 1987.[4] He had 17 rushes for 35 yards in his 3 games.[4] He did not play afterwards.

References

  1. ^ "Jeff Rodenberger College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  2. ^ Call, COULT AUBREY, The Morning (February 6, 1984). "JEFF LIKES NEW JOB FOR STARS". mcall.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ a b "Jeff Rodenberger Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
  4. ^ a b "Jeff Rodenberger Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.