Greg Jefferson
American football player and educator (born 1971)
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Gregory Benton Jefferson (born August 31, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 1995 NFL draft.[1] He played college football for the UCF Knights. He became a teacher after his football career.
PositionDefensive end
BornAugust 31, 1971
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight280 lb (127 kg)
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born | August 31, 1971 Orlando, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 280 lb (127 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Bartow (Bartow, Florida) | ||||||||
| College | UCF | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1995: 3rd round, 72nd overall pick | ||||||||
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Personal life
Jefferson is currently a teacher for Orange County Public Schools. He has two daughters, both are professional weightlifters who graduated from Ocoee High School.[3]
