Ralph DeLoach

Ralph Alan DeLoach (born January 13, 1957) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 1979 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of California, Berkeley.

Ralph DeLoach
No. 94
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1957-01-13) January 13, 1957
Sacramento, California
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Sacramento (CA)
College:California
NFL Draft:1979 / Round: 4 / Pick: 109
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:1
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early years

DeLoach attended Sacramento High School in Sacramento, California.[1] He accepted a football scholarship from the University of California, Berkeley.

As a junior, he earned First Team All-Pacific-8 and All-West coast honors.[2] As a senior, he led the team with 6 quarterback sacks and 12 tackles for losses.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

DeLoach was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (109th overall) of the 1979 NFL Draft, as they valued his athletic ability. He was waived on August 21.[3]

New York Jets

On May 7, 1980, the New York Jets signed him as a free agent. On September 1, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a sprained ankle.

He was waived on August 31, 1981.[4] On October 28, he was re-signed to provide depth on the defensive line.[5] On November 14, he was cut to make room to activate running back Freeman McNeil.[6]

Green Bay Packers

On April 16, 1982, he was signed as a free agent by the Green Bay Packers.[7] He was released before the start of the season.

Personal life

After football he worked as a probation officer.[8]

References
  1. "RALPH DELOACH". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  2. "Benjamin, Nelson All-Pac-8". The Times, San Mateo. November 30, 1977. p. 2S.
  3. "Transactions". Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  4. "Transactions". Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  5. "The New York Jets moved to bolster their injury-riddled". Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  6. "WALKER IS BACK AMONG ELITE RECEIVERS". Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  7. "Transactions". Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  8. "Yahweh Sect Member's Story Of Frustration, Violence Unraveled". Retrieved April 30, 2018.
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