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29. Jeff Backus

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29. Jeff Backus
Starting all of his 191 Games that he played, Jeff Backus was one of the more dependable Offensive Tackles of his era.  Only playing professionally for the Detroit Lions, Backus, may never have been a Pro Bowler, but he was as reliable as they came and worthy of a First Round draft pick.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Left Tackle
  • Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round, 18th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/21/01.
  • Departed: Retired 3/14/13.
  • Games Played: 191
  • Notable Statistics: 191 Games Started
    6 Fumble Recoveries
    82 Approximate Value

    1 Playoff Game
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Rookie (2001)
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