Jeff Rodenberger

Jeffery Lee Rodenberger (born November 3, 1959) is a former American football fullback and tight end who played for the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars and New Orleans Saints between 1983 and 1987.

Early life and education[]

Jeff Rodenberger was born on November 3, 1959 in Quakertown, Pennsylvania and attended Quakertown High School.

College[]

Rodenberger went to Maryland for college, where he played fullback. In his career, he made 57 rushes for 205 yards and eight catches for 61 yards.^[1]

Professional career[]

USFL[]

Rodenberger was originally signed by the Philadelphia Stars. He was later picked in the Houston Gamblers expansion draft, but was brought back to the Stars with some draft picks.^[2] He was converted to play tight end in the USFL. He played in 18 games in 1983 and in 1984.^[3] He also played in 1985. In his USFL career, he had 36 rushes for 173 yards and one touchdown.^[3]

NFL[]

After not playing in 1986, he played as a replacement player for the New Orleans Saints in 1987.^[4] He had 17 rushes for 35 yards in his 3 games.^[4] He did not play afterwards.

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