Jeff Rodenberger Explained

Jeff Rodenberger
Number:34
Position:Fullback
Tight end
Birth Date:3 November 1959
Birth Place:Quakertown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:235
High School:Quakertown (PA)
College:Maryland
Undraftedyear:1982
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Rushing yards
Statvalue1:35
Statlabel2:Rushing average
Statvalue2:2.1
Statlabel3:Receptions
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Receiving yards
Statvalue4:17
Pfr:RodeJe20

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jeff Rodenberger College Stats. College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  2. Web site: JEFF LIKES NEW JOB FOR STARS. COULT AUBREY, The Morning. Call. mcall.com. 6 February 1984 .
  3. Web site: Jeff Rodenberger Stats - Pro Football Archives. www.profootballarchives.com.
  4. Web site: Jeff Rodenberger Stats. Pro-Football-Reference.com.