Gaffney Football Family
Derrick Gaffney's older brother, Don Gaffney, was the starting quarterback for the Florida Gators from the middle of the 1973 season through the end of 1975, and was the first African-American to become the starter at the quarterback position for the Gators. Gaffney is also the father of current NFL wide receiver Jabar Gaffney and the uncle of NFL cornerback Lito Sheppard. Both played for the Gators: Jabar Gaffney in 2000 and 2001, and Lito Sheppard from 1999 to 2001.
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