Jude Scott Radecic (born June 14, 1962) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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for twelve seasons in the

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(NFL). Radecic was born in

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and played scholastically at suburban Brentwood High School, graduating in 1980. He played

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. As a junior, Radecic was a member of their consensus national champion team. He was also honored as both a first-team

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( GNS), and an Academic All-American. His senior year, he was named to the All-American second-team by '' Football News''. Radecic was selected by the

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in the second round of the

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. He was with the Chiefs for three years (1984–86), then had another three-year stint with the

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(1987–89), and finally spent six years with the

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(1990–95). He recorded 7 career sacks, 7 fumble recoveries, and 8 interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. His brother Keith also played at Penn State and in the NFL for the

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in 1987. Scott is currently a Senior Principal at Populous, where he serves as the principal in charge of projects in collegiate sports, the NFL and elite athletic training facilities.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Radecic, Scott 1962 births Living people American football linebackers Players of American football from Pittsburgh Penn State Nittany Lions football players Kansas City Chiefs players Buffalo Bills players Indianapolis Colts players All-American college football players