Ted Sheffield (football player)

Theodore Sheffield (born on June 8th, 1947 in Granbury, Connecticut) is a former American football player and NFL tight end. He played tight end for four years at the University of Michigan and was selected during the third round of the 1969 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. He was the 46th pick overall. He played with the Jets for nine seasons but was largely overshadowed by starting TEs Matt LeMark and Al Colber. After being cut by the Jets after the 1977--1978 season, Sheffield was signed by the Houston Oilers and played with them for two seasons. He started during his final season. He retired following the 1979--1980 season.

Sheffield currently owns a chain of country-and-western-themed clothing shops in East and South Texas.