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Jeff Backus

OT

Drafted 18th overall in the 1st round of the 2001 draft, Jeff Backus arrived from Michigan. He last played in 2012 with DET, a career spanning 12 NFL seasons.

Size

6'5", 305#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 1, 18th overall (2001)

Seasons

2001–2012

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012DET—3
2011DET—7
2010DET—4
2009DET—7
2008DET—8
2007DET—6
2006DET—10
2005DET—4
2004DET—8
2003DET—7
2002DET—6
2001DET—8

Career profile

Across 12 NFL seasons on file, Jeff Backus has played in 78 regular-season games, all with DET.

2012 splits

regular season

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2SF——
Week 6PHI——
Week 10MIN——

Jeff Backus — common questions

What position does Jeff Backus play?
Jeff Backus is listed as an OT.
Which teams has Jeff Backus played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jeff Backus has played for DET (2001–2012).
Where did Jeff Backus go to college?
Jeff Backus played college football at Michigan.
When was Jeff Backus drafted?
Jeff Backus was selected in round 1, 18th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jeff Backus scored?
Jeff Backus has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.

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