Jay Novacek
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Jay Novacek's journey in professional football began when he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth round of the 1985 NFL Draft. A tight end known for his receiving skills, Novacek quickly demonstrated his ability to adapt to the professional level. During his time with the Cardinals, he honed his skills and developed a reputation

Jay Novacek's journey in professional football began when he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth round of the 1985 NFL Draft. A tight end known for his receiving skills, Novacek quickly demonstrated his ability to adapt to the professional level. During his time with the Cardinals, he honed his skills and developed a reputation

Career Receiving Stats

NFL 1985-1995

Yards

4,630

Touchdowns

30

Yds/Catch

11.0

Yds/Game

29.3

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Career Timeline

1985-1989

St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)

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1988-1989

Phoenix Cardinals (NFL)

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1990-1995

Dallas Cowboys (NFL)

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Born Oct 24th, 1962

Age 62 years old

Height / Weight 6' 4" 234 lbs

College Wyoming

Position TE

Uniform #s 85 · 84

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