Jeff Backus
Backus with the Detroit Lions in 2012 | |||||||||
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| Position | Offensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Born | September 21, 1977 Midland, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 305 lb (138 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Norcross (Norcross, Georgia) | ||||||||
| College | Michigan (1996–2000) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2001: 1st round, 18th overall pick | ||||||||
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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.