Greg Jefferson

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.

Greg Jefferson

No. 79
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1971-08-31) August 31, 1971 (age 53) Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school:	Bartow (Bartow, Florida)
College:	UCF
NFL draft:	1995: 3rd round, 72nd pick
Career history
Philadelphia Eagles (1995–2000) Orlando Predators (2007)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 160 Sacks: 13.5 Fumble recoveries: 3 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Career Arena League statistics
Total tackles: 1 Stats at ArenaFan.com

NFL stats

Year	Team	Games	Combined Tackles	Tackles	Assisted Tackles	Sacks	Forced Fumbles	Fumble Recoveries
1996	PHI	11	24	13	11	2.5	0	0
1997	PHI	12	45	35	10	3.0	0	1
1998	PHI	15	42	27	15	4.0	0	0
1999	PHI	16	49	40	9	4.0	1	2
Career		54	160	114	46	13.5	1	3

^[2]

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]