Card: Playoff Contenders 2000 European Ticket
Acquired: 2021, Future Considerations
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
- After one year at Clackamas Community College as a pole vaulter, Jeff walked onto the Eastern Washington University Football team.
- In his Senior year (97) at WR, Ogden posted 13 receiving touchdowns on 57 catches (1148 yards).
- Played for the Dallas Cowboys in 1998 and 1999 where he primarily saw time on special teams and saw spot duty on kick returns.
- Allocated to the Rhein Fire in 2000, catching 44 passes for 635 yards and 7 TDs.
- Returned stateside to be traded by the Cowboys to the Miami Dolphins for a 7th round pick before the season began.
- Became well known as a speed merchant, returning punts and kicks.
- Dolphins All-time leader in punt return yard average at 13.7 yards.
- His 700 yards ranks 3rd despite just playing for the franchise two years.
- Joined the Ravens as a free agent in 2002, retiring after the season.
NFL
| REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 304 | 10.9 | 1 | 25 |
| KR | YDS | AVG | TD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 317 | 21.1 | 0 | 29 |
| PR | YDS | AVG | TD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 749 | 13.1 | 1 | 81T |
NFLE
| REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 635 | 14.4 | 7 | 59 |
ACCOLADES:
- All NFL Europe 2000
- Eastern Washington Hall of Fame Class of 2018
NOTES:
Jeff has done some coaching at the college level and in NFLE. He’s also dabbled in reality TV appearing in the show The Millionaire Matchmaker, but is best known for his love of charities working with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and his own foundation (Catch a Star) which helps give financial aid to prospective adoptive parents.