Offensive tackle, Michigan, 1996–2000
Jeff Backus
Lettered 1997–2000 (school media guide)
- Born
- Sep 21, 1977, in Midland, Michigan
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Jeff Backus played offensive tackle at Michigan (1996–2000). The Detroit Lions took Backus in the first round, No. 18 overall in the 2001 NFL Draft.
At a glance
Honors
Team titles: National champions, 1997; Big Ten champions, 1997, 1998 and 2000
All-America: AP second team 2000
The teams in those years
Linemen have no individual stat lines in our source.
Before the draft
| Drill | Combine 2001 |
|---|---|
| Height | 6′5½″ |
| Weight | 310 lb |
| Arm length | 32½″ |
| Hand size | 9½″ |
| 40-yard dash | 5.33 s |
| 10-yard split | 1.81 s |
| Vertical jump | 27″ |
| Broad jump | 8′3″ |
| Bench press | 25 reps |
| 3-cone drill | 8.27 s |
| 20-yard shuttle | 4.67 s |
Pre-draft measurables: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
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