Jeff earned 4 varsity basketball letters at Warren Area High School and was a valuable member of the 1983 Dragon basketball squad that won the first ever District 10 title in school history. Jeff excelled in football, earning 3 varsity letters and winning the defensive back award, 1st team Northwest Conference, and All-State Honorable Mention. He continued his football career to Rutgers University where he earned a full-athletic scholarship, earning 3 varsity letters and many awards. He received Honorable Mention, All-East Team in 1989, and played in the Blue-Gray Game. Jeff was invited to the 1990 NFL Combine.
