JEFF BACKUS

    • Norcross High School and was a standout in football and baseball
    • Three-year starter on offense and defense at Norcross
    • USA Today All-America selection
    • Gwinnett Touchdown Club’s Lineman of the Year
    • University of Michigan, four-year starter
    • Started 49 consecutive games for the Wolverines at left tackle
    • National Football Championship, University of Michigan
    • Big 10 first-teamer as a senior
    • All-American second team selection by College Football News and ABC/Sports
    • NFL first-round draft pick Detroit Lions – 2001
    • 12 year career Detroit Lions
    • Franchise-record 186 consecutive starts at left tackle
    • Drafted in the 2001 and missed one game in 12 years