Keever Jankovich

Keever David Jankovich (January 6, 1928 – February 23, 1979) was an American professional football player who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Dallas Texans and Chicago Cardinals. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 1952 NFL draft. He played college football at Santa Ana Junior College, the University of Utah, and the University of the Pacific.

Early life and college Keever David Jankovich was born on January 6, 1928, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He attended Tooele High School in Tooele, Utah. On September 24, 1952, it was reported that he had been waived.

On September 29, 1952, Jankovich was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Texans. He played in ten games, starting seven, for the Texans in 1952, returning three kicks for 45 yards and recovering one fumble.

Jankovich signed with the Baltimore Colts on April 30, 1953.

Jankovich was signed by the Chicago Cardinals in late August 1953. He was waived on September 22 before the start of the season. He re-signed with the Cardinals on October 22, and started two games for them that year, before being released again on November 3, 1953.

Personal life Jankovich served in the United States Navy. He died on February 23, 1979, in El Dorado County, California.