Jeffery Michael Donaldson (born April 19, 1962) is a former
defensive back
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for the
Houston Oilers
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from 1984 to 1989, the
Kansas City Chiefs
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Established in 1959 ...
in 1990, and the
Atlanta Falcons
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from 1991 to 1993.
In 10 seasons he had 5.5
sacks and 12
interception
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s for 87 yards. He also had 6
punt return
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s for 35 yards and 6
kickoff returns for 98 yards.
1962 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Fort Collins, Colorado
Players of American football from Colorado
American football safeties
American football cornerbacks
Colorado Buffaloes football players
Houston Oilers players
Kansas City Chiefs players
Atlanta Falcons players
20th-century American sportsmen
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