Ralph DeLoach

Ralph Alan DeLoach (January 13, 1957 – April 21, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played one game for the New York Jets in 1981. He played college football for the California Golden Bears, and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 1979 NFL draft.

Early life DeLoach was born in Sacramento, California, on January 13, 1957. He attended Sacramento High School in his hometown. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of California, Berkeley; He was also teammates with Rozier on the California Golden Bears,

As a junior DeLoach earned First-team All-Pacific-8 and All-West coast honors. He was subsequently named co-captain in 1978. During his senior year, he tied for the team lead with six quarterback sacks and twelve tackles for losses.

Professional career Dallas Cowboys DeLoach was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (109th overall selection) of the 1979 NFL draft.

New York Jets The New York Jets first signed DeLoach as a free agent on May 7, 1980. On September 1, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a sprained ankle. He was waived by the franchise on August 31, 1981. He re-signed 58 days later providing depth on the defensive line.

DeLoach made his NFL debut with the Jets on November 8, 1981, at the age of 24, in a 41–14 win over the Baltimore Colts. It was the only NFL game he played in.

Green Bay Packers On April 16, 1982, DeLoach was signed as a free agent by the Green Bay Packers. He was released before the start of the season. He died on April 21, 2022, at the age of 65.