Ralph DeLoach
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Position: | Defensive end | ||
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Born: | Sacramento, California | January 13, 1957||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||
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High school: | Sacramento (CA) | ||
College: | California | ||
NFL Draft: | 1979 / Round: 4 / Pick: 109 | ||
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Ralph Alan DeLoach (born January 13, 1957) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 1979 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of California, Berkeley.
Early years[]
DeLoach attended Sacramento High School in Sacramento, California.[1] He accepted a football scholarship from the University of California, Berkeley.
As a junior, he earned First Team All-Pacific-8 and All-West coast honors.[2] As a senior, he tied for the team lead with 6 quarterback sacks and 12 tackles for losses.
Professional career[]
Dallas Cowboys[]
DeLoach was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (109th overall) of the 1979 NFL Draft, as the team valued his athletic ability. He was waived on August 21.[3]
New York Jets[]
On May 7, 1980, the New York Jets signed him as a free agent. On September 1, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a sprained ankle.
He was waived on August 31, 1981.[4] On October 28, he was re-signed to provide depth on the defensive line.[5] On November 14, he was cut to make room to activate running back Freeman McNeil.[6]
Green Bay Packers[]
On April 16, 1982, he was signed as a free agent by the Green Bay Packers.[7] He was released before the start of the season.
Personal life[]
After football he worked as a probation officer.[8]
References[]
- ^ "RALPH DELOACH". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ "Benjamin, Nelson All-Pac-8". The Times, San Mateo. November 30, 1977. p. 2S. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "The New York Jets moved to bolster their injury-riddled". Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "WALKER IS BACK AMONG ELITE RECEIVERS". Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "Yahweh Sect Member's Story Of Frustration, Violence Unraveled". Retrieved April 30, 2020.
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- 1957 births
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- 20th-century African-American sportspeople