Scott Radecic

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Scott Radecic
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1962-06-14) June 14, 1962 (age 61)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:243 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school: Brentwood (PA)
College: Penn State
NFL draft: 1984  / Round: 2 / Pick: 34
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:674
Sacks:7.0
Interceptions:8
Fumbles:7

Jude Scott Radecic (born June 14, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for twelve seasons in the National Football League (NFL).

Radecic was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and played scholastically at suburban Brentwood High School, graduating in 1980. [1] He played college football at Penn State University. [2]

As a junior, Radecic was a member of their concensus national champion team. He was also honored as both a first-team All-American (GNS), [3] and an Academic All-American. [4] His senior year, he was named to the All-American second-team by Football News . [5]

Radecic was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 1984 NFL Draft. [6] He was with the Chiefs for three years (1984–86), then had another three-year stint with the Buffalo Bills (1987–89), and finally spent six years with the Indianapolis Colts (1990–95). He recorded 7 career sacks, 7 fumble recoveries, and 8 interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. [7]

His brother Keith also played at Penn State and in the NFL for the St. Louis Cardinals 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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References

  1. ↑ "Scott Radecic Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. ↑ "Scott Radecic Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  3. ↑ Joel Buchsbaum (November 25, 1982). "Elway, Walker head Gannett all-star squad". Poughkeepsie (NY) Journal. p. 51 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. ↑ Jim Carlson (August 25, 1983). "Scott Radecic:Linebacker's Fame Doesn't Bother Him". Centre Daily Times (State College (PA). p. C-7 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  5. ↑ "All-America". The Sioux City Journal. November 30, 1983. p. C2. Retrieved February 26, 2021– via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  7. ↑ "Scott Radecic Stats". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on April 25, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
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