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Jerry Broadnax
No. 83, 82[1]
PositionTight end
Personal information
Born (1951-08-19) August 19, 1951 (age 74)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolL. G. Pinkston (Dallas)
CollegeSouthern (1969–1972)
NFL draft1973: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Gerald Lee Broadnax (born August 19, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for one season with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Southern Jaguars.

Early life and college

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Gerald Lee Broadnax was born on August 19, 1951, in Dallas, Texas.[1] He attended L. G. Pinkston High School in Dallas.[1] He was inducted into the Dallas Independent School District Athletic Hall of Fame in 2025.[2]

Broadnax was a member of the Southern Jaguars of Southern University from 1969 to 1972.[1]

Professional career

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After going undrafted in the 1973 NFL draft, Broadnax signed with the New England Patriots.[3] He was released on September 14, 1973.[3]

Broadnax was signed by the Houston Oilers in 1974.[3] He played in eight games, starting two, for the Oilers during the 1974 season and caught three passes for 69 yards.[4] He was released in 1974.[3]

Broadnax signed with the Chicago Winds of the World Football League (WFL) in 1975.[3] He played in the first three games of the 1975 WFL season before being released on August 19, 1975.[3]

Broadnax signed with the Green Bay Packers in 1976.[3] He was released on August 23, 1976.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Jerry Broadnax". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  2. ^ "Dallas ISD to induct ten into Athletic Hall of Fame". Dallas Independent School District. February 7, 2025. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Jerry Broadnax Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  4. ^ "Jerry Broadnax". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved April 10, 2025.