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Jim Kovach

James Joseph Kovach

Position: LB
Height: 6-2    Weight: 230 lbs.
Born: May 1, 1956 in Parma Heights, OH
College: Kentucky

Drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 4th round (93rd overall) of the 1979 Draft

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Defense & Fumbles

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Def Interceptions Fumbles Tackles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Sk Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Tkl Ast Sfty
1979 23 NOR 52 16 0
1980 24 NOR 52 11 2 1 0 0 0
1981 25 NOR RILB 52 15 15 1 13 0 13 0 1 0 0
1982 26 NOR LILB 52 8 8 2.5 0 1 0 0
1983 27 NOR LILB 52 16 16 3.0
1984 28 NOR RILB 52 15 15 1.0 1 16 0 16
1985 29 2TM 6 2 1.0 1 53 0 53
SFO 57 4 0
NOR 52 2 2 1.0 1 53 0 53
Career 87 58 7.5 4 82 0 53 0 2 0 0

Kick & Punt Returns

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Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd
1979 23 NOR 52 16 0 1 10 0 10 10.0 10
Career 87 58 1 10 0 10 10.0 10

All-Pro Teams

Glossary
1983 - UPI: 2nd team all-conf.