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15 Facts About Jeff Maehl

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Jeffrey David Maehl was born on March 16,1989 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League.

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Jeff Maehl played college football for the Oregon Ducks and was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

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Jeff Maehl played in the 2007 Lions Club District 4C-1 All-Star Game along with former rival at Pleasant Valley High School quarterback Jordan Rodgers.

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Jeff Maehl played college football with the University of Oregon Ducks.

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In that game, quarterback Darron Thomas and Jeff Maehl combined to set the record for the longest pass play from scrimmage in a championship game: 81 yards.

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However, in the measures of quickness - 20-yard shuttle, 60-yard shuttle, and 3-cone drill - Jeff Maehl finished 2nd, 1st, and 1st respectively.

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Jeff Maehl still holds the current record as of the end of 2021 Combine.

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Jeff Maehl went undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft, but he was selected with the final pick of the 2011 UFL Draft by the Virginia Destroyers.

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Jeff Maehl was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on July 25,2011.

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On December 13,2011, Jeff Maehl was signed to the active roster following the release of fellow wide receiver Derrick Mason.

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Jeff Maehl was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for offensive tackle Nate Menkin on August 12,2013, where he was reunited with his former college coach Chip Kelly.

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In week four of the 2013 season Jeff Maehl came in during a blowout loss to the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter and caught a touchdown.

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Jeff Maehl has a full sleeve tattoo on one arm and a half-sleeve on his other.

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Jeff Maehl has many other tattoos, with some matching his wife's.

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Jeff Maehl has one on his right arm that says "Paradise California", his hometown, Paradise is burned to the ground, and features a row of pine trees, and more scripture and design.