Dietrich Jells
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PositionWide receiver
BornApril 11, 1972
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight186 lb (84 kg)
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | April 11, 1972 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 186 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Erie (PA) Tech | ||||||||
| College | Pittsburgh | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1996: 6th round, 176th overall pick | ||||||||
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Dietrich Jells (born April 11, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) from 1996 to 1999. He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. In his first two seasons, he was a member of the New England Patriots after being selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1996 NFL draft.[1] With the Patriots, Jells appeared in Super Bowl XXXI, a Patriots loss. In 1998–99, he played with the Philadelphia Eagles.[2] Jells scored two career touchdowns, both in 1999 as an Eagle.[3]
