John Neidert

John Thomas Neidert (born June 18, 1946) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for three seasons in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals, and was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft. He played professionally with the Bengals, New York Jets and Chicago Bears. Neidert was a member of the Jets team that won Super Bowl III.

Early life and college John Thomas Neidert was born on June 18, 1946, in Akron, Ohio. He attended Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron.

Professional career Neidert was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round, with the 145th overall pick, of the 1968 NFL draft. He was released by the Bengals on September 3, 1968, but soon re-signed. He appeared in five games for the Jets that year. He appeared in three games for the Bears in 1970. He was released on September 8, 1971.

Personal life After his football career, Neidert worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Sarasota, Florida. In 1990, he was honored by the Postal Service for pulling a motorcyclist out of a burning wreck. Neidert also spent time as an assistant football coach at Riverview High School in Sarasota.