Jeff Backus
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Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||
Personal information | |||||
Born: | (1977-09-21) September 21, 1977 (age 46) Midland, Michigan, U.S. | ||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
Weight: | 310 lb (141 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Norcross (Norcross, Georgia) | ||||
College: | Michigan (1996–2000) | ||||
NFL draft: | 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18 | ||||
Career history | |||||
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Jeffrey Carl Backus (born September 21, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Michigan. He was selected with the 18th pick in the first round of the 2001 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions and played his entire 12-year career for the team.[1]
High school career
Backus attended Norcross High School and was a standout in football and baseball.[2] He spent his freshman year at Marist School in Dunwoody before returning to Norcross, where he played his middle school years. In football, as a senior, he was a USA Today All-America selection, and was chosen by the Gwinnett Touchdown Club as the Gwinnett Touchdown Club's Lineman of the Year.
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 5+1⁄2 in (1.97 m) | 310 lb (141 kg) | 32+1⁄2 in (0.83 m) | 9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) | 5.33 s | 1.81 s | 3.01 s | 4.67 s | 8.27 s | 27 in (0.69 m) | 8 ft 3 in (2.51 m) | 25 reps | |
All measurables were taken at the NFL Scouting Combine.[3] See also the scouting report. |
In July 2001, Jeff Backus signed a $7 million 5-year contract with the Lions, including a $3.2 million signing bonus. In July 2006, Jeff Backus signed a $40 million 6-year contract with the Lions. On November 22, 2012, Backus' streak of starting and playing in 186 consecutive games ended due to injury. On March 14, 2013, Backus retired.[4]
Post-playing career
Backus became a part-time coaching intern with the Detroit Lions after his retirement from playing football.[5]
References
External links
- Media related to Jeff Backus at Wikimedia Commons
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