Ted Gregory
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Ted Gregory is a former professional
American football
defensive tackle who played one season for the New Orleans Saints
in the National Football League
. Gregory was drafted by the Denver Broncos. Gregory, who listed his height as 6'1", infamously did not measure up. A shocked Dan Reeves
, who is also listed as 6'1" commented "I'm taller than he is" upon meeting Gregory after the draft. The Broncos ended up trading him before the end of his first training camp, and he is now regarded as one of the biggest draft busts in Broncos' history (if not the biggest). After the Gregory incident the Broncos began meeting with potential draft picks prior to the draft, a practice they had not previously engaged in.
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American football
American football
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defensive tackle who played one season for the New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
in the National Football League
National Football League
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. Gregory was drafted by the Denver Broncos. Gregory, who listed his height as 6'1", infamously did not measure up. A shocked Dan Reeves
Dan Reeves
Daniel Edward Reeves is a former American football player and head coach. He has participated in more Super Bowls as player/assistant coach/Head Coach than anyone else...
, who is also listed as 6'1" commented "I'm taller than he is" upon meeting Gregory after the draft. The Broncos ended up trading him before the end of his first training camp, and he is now regarded as one of the biggest draft busts in Broncos' history (if not the biggest). After the Gregory incident the Broncos began meeting with potential draft picks prior to the draft, a practice they had not previously engaged in.