Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight 104 kg | Name Jim Eliopulos Positions Linebacker | |
Date of birth: (1959-04-18) April 18, 1959 (age 56) NFL draft: 1982 / Round: 3 / Pick: 81 | ||
James A. Eliopulos (born April 18, 1959) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, St. Louis Cardinals and New York Jets. He played college football at the University of Wyoming.
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Early years
Eliopulos attended Cheyenne Central High School, where he lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track. He was named Wyoming's high school athlete of the year as a senior.
He played football for Westminster College, before transferring to the University of Wyoming after his sophomore season.
As a junior, he started at linebacker after having played different positions (including tight end) in previous years, finishing with 83 tackles. In 1981, he posted 84 tackles (led the team), 2 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries and a then school record 10 sacks.
Dallas Cowboys
Eliopulos was selected in the third round (81st overall) of the 1982 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys, who liked his potential as an athlete. He injured his knee during the first week of training camp and was placed on the injured reserve list on September 6, 1982. He was released on August 22, 1983.
St. Louis Cardinals
On August 25, 1983, he was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals, but was released after playing in 4 games.
New York Jets
In 1983, he signed with the New York Jets as a free agent. He spent 3 seasons as a backup, playing mainly on special teams. In 1985, he was released on 3 different occasions.
Toronto Argonauts (CFL)
Eliopulos played with the Toronto Argonauts in 1987.