Jeff Owens (born October 14, 1986) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at Georgia.

Jeff Owens
No. 64
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1986-10-14) October 14, 1986 (age 38)
Sunrise, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:304 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:Plantation (Plantation, Florida)
College:Georgia
NFL draft:2010 / round: 7 / pick: 243
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-SEC (2005)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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Owens played high school football at Plantation High School in Plantation, Florida.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)
304 lb
(138 kg)
32+34 in
(0.83 m)
8+78 in
(0.23 m)
4.95 s 1.72 s 2.81 s 4.68 s 30.0 in
(0.76 m)
9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)
44 reps
Sources:[1][2]

Owens was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round (243rd overall) of the 2010 NFL draft.[3] He was signed to a four-year contract on June 4, 2010.[4] He was waived on September 4, but re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 5. He was promoted to the active roster on December 21.[5] He was placed on injured reserve on December 29 after suffering a left patellar tendon rupture in a week 16 game against the Minnesota Vikings. He was waived on July 28, 2011, after failing his physical.

Coaching career

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As of the 2011 football season, Owens is coaching the defensive line at West Forsyth High School in Cumming, Georgia. The 2011 Wolverines advanced to the third round of the GHSA playoffs, their best year to date.

Following a brief stint at the NAIA Kentucky Christian University (2020-2022, Owens leads the defensive line at the Mid South Conference NAIA Campbellsville University (2023-present).

Personal life

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He is a member of Zeta Nu chapter of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.

References

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  1. ^ "Jeff Owens Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "2010 NFL Draft Scout Jeff Owens College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  3. ^ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  4. ^ McPherson, Chris (June 4, 2010). "Three More Rookie Deals In Place For Eagles". philadelphiaeagles.com. Archived from the original on June 6, 2010. Retrieved June 4, 2010.
  5. ^ Rosenthal, Gregg (December 21, 2010). "Allen's absence a concern for so-so Eagles pass defense". profootballtalk.com. Retrieved December 21, 2010.
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