1. Quinton Jefferson was born on March 31,1993 and is an American professional football defensive tackle.
34 Facts About Quinton Jefferson
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Quinton Jefferson was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL draft.
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Quinton Jefferson played for the Seahawks from 2016 to 2019, as well as brief stints for the Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, Las Vegas Raiders, and the New York Jets.
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In 2024, Jefferson signed a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns, before being released mid-season and signing with the Bills again for the remainder of the season.
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Quinton Jefferson was born to Larry and Bahiyyah Jefferson in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Quinton Jefferson attended Woodland Hills High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he played both football and basketball.
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Quinton Jefferson verbally committed to Maryland on January 24,2011, and signed on February 2.
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Quinton Jefferson played all four years with the Terrapins, playing in 37 games over that span.
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Quinton Jefferson was drafted in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL draft with the 147th overall selection by the Seattle Seahawks.
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Quinton Jefferson was placed on injured reserve on October 25,2016, after suffering a knee injury.
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Quinton Jefferson appeared in three games as a rookie in the 2016 season.
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On September 2,2017, Quinton Jefferson was waived by the Seahawks.
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On September 3,2017, Quinton Jefferson was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams.
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Quinton Jefferson was inactive for the Rams' Week 1 game.
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Quinton Jefferson was waived on September 12,2017, and was re-signed to the practice squad.
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On October 2,2017, Quinton Jefferson was signed by the Seahawks off the Rams' practice squad.
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In Week 14 of the 2017 season, Quinton Jefferson was ejected for being involved in a scuffle with some players on the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Quinton Jefferson attempted to climb into the stands in an effort to attack the fans, but was restrained by a team official.
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Quinton Jefferson finished with 3.5 sacks, 26 total tackles, three passes defended, and one fumble recovery.
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Quinton Jefferson had two sacks in the Seahawks' Wild Card Round victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
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On March 26,2020, Quinton Jefferson signed a two-year contract with the Buffalo Bills.
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Quinton Jefferson finished with three sacks, 23 total tackles, one pass defended, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
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Quinton Jefferson was released by the Bills after the season on March 10,2021.
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Quinton Jefferson signed with the Raiders on a one-year deal on March 17,2021.
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Quinton Jefferson finished with 4.5 sacks, 47 total tackles, one pass defended, and two forced fumbles.
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Quinton Jefferson had a sack in the Raiders' Wild Card Round loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Quinton Jefferson played in 17 games with three starts, recording 29 tackles, two passes defensed, and a career-high 5.5 sacks.
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On March 14,2023, Quinton Jefferson was released by the Seahawks.
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Quinton Jefferson was named a starting defensive tackle, starting 14 games and recording 34 tackles and a career-high six sacks.
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On March 19,2024, Quinton Jefferson signed a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns.
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Quinton Jefferson was released from the team on November 5,2024.
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On November 6,2024, Quinton Jefferson was signed by the Buffalo Bills.
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Quinton Jefferson graduated in December 2015 from the University of Maryland with a degree in family science.
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Quinton Jefferson is married to Nadia Quinton Jefferson and has four children.