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Jeff Backus is a former offensive tackle out of Michigan, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 18th overall pick (round 1) in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played 191 regular-season games from 2001 to 2012, with the Detroit Lions.
Draft Details
Jeff Backus Career Stats
- Primary starter for 12 seasons.
Jeff Backus appeared in 78 regular-season games from 2001 to 2012 (DET).
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-5
Weight
310 lbs
40-Yard Dash
5.37s
Bench Press
25 reps
Vertical Jump
27"
Broad Jump
99"
3-Cone Drill
8.27s
Shuttle
4.67s
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  ATL |
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QB |  Virginia Tech |
| 1 | 1 | ATL |
Michael Vick | QB | Virginia Tech |
| 1 | 2 |  ARI |
 Leonard Davis |
G |  Texas |
| 1 | 3 |  CLE |
 Gerard Warren |
DT |  Florida |
| 1 | 4 |  CIN |
 Justin Smith |
DE |  Missouri |
| 1 | 5 |  LAC |
 LaDainian Tomlinson |
RB |  TCU |
| 1 | 6 |  NE |
 Richard Seymour |
DT |  Georgia |
| 1 | 7 |  SF |
 Andre Carter |
DE |  California |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
 Koren Robinson |
WR | N.C. State |
| 1 | 10 |  GB |
 Jamal Reynolds |
DE |  Florida State |
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