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==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Backus attended [[Norcross High School]] and was a standout in football and baseball.<ref | Backus attended [[Norcross High School]] and was a standout in football and baseball.<ref>{{cite web | title=JEFF BACKUS – Gwinnett County Public School Foundation | website=Gwinnett County Public School Foundation | date=2024-05-02 | url=https://gcps-foundation.org/hof_profile/jeff-backus/ | access-date=2025-06-29}}</ref> He spent his freshman year at Marist School in Dunwoody before returning to Norcross, where he played his middle school years. In football, as a senior, he was a [[USA Today All-USA high school football team#1995 team|''USA Today'' All-America selection]], and was chosen by the Gwinnett Touchdown Club as the Gwinnett Touchdown Club's Lineman of the Year. | ||
==Professional career== | ==Professional career== | ||
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In July 2001, Backus signed a $7 million 5-year contract with the [[Detroit Lions]], including a $3.2 million signing bonus. In July 2006, Jeff Backus signed a $40 million 6-year contract with the Lions. On November 22, 2012, Backus' streak of starting and playing in 186 consecutive games ended due to injury. On March 14, 2013, Backus retired.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-03-14 |title=Durable Lions T Backus retires after 12 seasons |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9053216/jeff-backus-retires-12-seasons-detroit-lions |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref> | In July 2001, Backus signed a $7 million 5-year contract with the [[Detroit Lions]], including a $3.2 million signing bonus. In July 2006, Jeff Backus signed a $40 million 6-year contract with the Lions. On November 22, 2012, Backus' streak of starting and playing in 186 consecutive games ended due to injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-11-22 |title=Lions' Backus inactive, ending 186-game streak |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8662813/detroit-lions-jeff-backus-inactive-ending-186-game-streak |access-date=2025-06-29 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref> On March 14, 2013, Backus retired.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-03-14 |title=Durable Lions T Backus retires after 12 seasons |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9053216/jeff-backus-retires-12-seasons-detroit-lions |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Post-playing career== | ==Post-playing career== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:24, 29 June 2025
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Jeffrey Carl Backus (born September 21, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Michigan. He was selected with the 18th pick in the first round of the 2001 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions and played his entire 12-year career for the team.[1]
Early life
Backus attended Norcross High School and was a standout in football and baseball.[2] He spent his freshman year at Marist School in Dunwoody before returning to Norcross, where he played his middle school years. In football, as a senior, he was a USA Today All-America selection, and was chosen by the Gwinnett Touchdown Club as the Gwinnett Touchdown Club's Lineman of the Year.
Professional career
In July 2001, Backus signed a $7 million 5-year contract with the Detroit Lions, including a $3.2 million signing bonus. In July 2006, Jeff Backus signed a $40 million 6-year contract with the Lions. On November 22, 2012, Backus' streak of starting and playing in 186 consecutive games ended due to injury.[3] On March 14, 2013, Backus retired.[4]
Post-playing career
Backus became a part-time coaching intern with the Detroit Lions after his retirement from playing football.[5]
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