Jay Novacek (born October 24, 1962 in Martin, South Dakota) is a former American Football tight end who played for the Phoenix Cardinals (1985-1989) and the Dallas Cowboys (1990-1995). Novacek was a five time Pro Bowler, attending the game from 1991 through 1995. He played high school football in Gothenburg, Nebraska and college football at the University of Wyoming.

Novacek was a key contributor for Dallas in the early 1990's, assisting them to 3 Super Bowl wins. In those games, he recorded a combined total of 17 receptions for 148 yards and 2 touchdowns. In his 11 seasons, Novacek recorded 422 receptions for 4,620 yards and 30 touchdowns.

Novacek currently owns his own private hunting ranch called Jay Novacek's Upper 84 Ranch in Brady, Nebraska.

External links

• University of Wyoming: Official Athletic Site: UW Athletics Hall of Fame
• Novacek's stats - ^*
• The Upper 84 Ranch

American football tight ends | 1962 births | Living people | Arizona Cardinals players | Phoenix Cardinals players | Dallas Cowboys players | Czech-Americans | Wyoming Cowboys football players