Jeff Wickersham is a formercollegiateAmerican football player for theLSU Tigers ofLouisiana State University.
Wickersham came to theLouisiana State University (LSU) as a highly recruited quarterback out of Merritt Island, FL (located on the Atlantic coast east ofOrlando, FL).[1]
During his three years as the quarterback forLSU's football team, Wickersham completed 58.4% of his passes for 6,921 yards, which at the time were both the 3rd best performances inSoutheastern Conference (SEC) history.[2] Wickersham was also the first quarterback in LSU history to pass for over 5,000 career yards, the first LSU quarterback to throw for over 2,000 yards in three different seasons, the first LSU quarterback to throw for over 2,500 yards in a season (1983), and the first LSU quarterback to throw for over 350 yards in a game (368 yards vs, Mississippi State in 1983).
During his freshman year (1982), Wickersham was a backup to senior quarterback Alan Risher.[3]
During his sophomore year (1983), Wickersham completed 57.3% of his passes for 2,542 yards and 7 touchdowns (including 1,064 yards to All-AmericanEric Martin). One notable performance came against Washington, the ninth-ranked team in the country. In a 40–14 LSU win, Wickersham ran for three touchdowns.[4] LSU finished the year with a 4–7 record.[5]
During his junior year (1984), Wickersham completed 57.1% of his passes for 2,165 yards and 12 touchdowns. Major victories include LSU's 23–3 victory at #15 Southern California and #10 LSU's 36–10 victory at #16 Kentucky (televised on ABC). LSU finished the year with an 8-3-1 record and a #15 ranking in the final Associated Press Poll.[6]
During his senior year (1985), Wickersham completed 60.4% of his passes for 2,145 yards and 5 touchdowns. Major victories include #16 LSU's 14–0 victory at Ole Miss (televised by TBS) and #17 LSU's 10–7 win at Notre Dame (televised by USA). LSU finished the year with a 9-2-1 record and a #20 ranking in the final Associated Press Poll.[7] By the end of his college career, Wickersham held the school's record for most passing yards,[1] along with 15 other marks.[2]
Wickersham was taken in the 10th round of the1986 NFL draft by theMiami Dolphins.[2] He was the 11th quarterback taken that year.[8] On August 20, 1986, the Dolphins released Wickersham from their roster.[9]
Jeff Wickersham also played for theOttawa Rough Riders of theCanadian Football League for the 1987 and part of the 1988 seasons. He suffered a knee injury during anintrasquad game in '87 training camp which kept him out for most of the season