Jeff Rodenberger
{{Short description|American football player (born 1959)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jeff Rodenberger
| number = 34
| position = Fullback
Tight end
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1959|11|3}}
| birth_place = Quakertown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lb = 235
| high_school = Quakertown (PA)
| college = Maryland
| undraftedyear = 1982
| pastteams =
- Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|1982}})*
- Houston Gamblers (1983)*
- Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars ({{USFL Year|1983}}-{{USFL Year|1985}})
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|1987}})
| statlabel1 = Rushing yards
| statvalue1 = 35
| statlabel2 = Rushing average
| statvalue2 = 2.1
| statlabel3 = Receptions
| statvalue3 = 2
| statlabel4 = Receiving yards
| statvalue4 = 17
| pfr = RodeJe20
}}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jeff-rodenberger-1.html|title=Jeff Rodenberger College Stats|website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com}}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-1984-02-06-2406869-story.html|title=JEFF LIKES NEW JOB FOR STARS|first=COULT AUBREY, The Morning|last=Call|website=mcall.com|date=6 February 1984 }} He was converted to play tight end in the USFL. He played in 18 games in 1983 and in 1984.{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerr/rode00200.html|title=Jeff Rodenberger Stats - Pro Football Archives|website=www.profootballarchives.com}} He also played in 1985. In his USFL career, he had 36 rushes for 173 yards and one touchdown.
=NFL=
After not playing in 1986, he played as a replacement player for the New Orleans Saints in 1987.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodeJe20.htm|title=Jeff Rodenberger Stats|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} He had 17 rushes for 35 yards in his 3 games. He did not play afterwards.
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Category:American football fullbacks
Category:American football tight ends
Category:Maryland Terrapins football players
Category:Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars players
Category:New Orleans Saints players
Category:Sportspeople from Quakertown, Pennsylvania
Category:Players of American football from Bucks County, Pennsylvania