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Jeff Delaney is a former safety out of Pittsburgh, selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 190th overall pick (round 7) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Detroit Lions and Baltimore Colts.
Draft Details
Jeff Delaney Career Stats
- National champion (1976)
- Second-team All-American (1978)
- First-team All-East (1978)
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Fumble recoveries | Sacks |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1.0 |
Career History
- Los Angeles Rams (1979–1980)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1981)
- Detroit Lions (1981)
- Baltimore Colts (1982–1983)
- Pittsburgh Maulers (1984)
- Denver Gold (1985)
Born: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. · Height: 6-0
Draft Class Context
Jeff Delaney was the 2nd of 4 Ss selected in the 1979 draft. The 190th overall pick has been used 51 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Rex Burkhead in 2013, who played 103 games. Pittsburgh had 5 players drafted in 1979, among them Gordon Jones and Walt Brown. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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