Jeffrey Kent Severson (born September 16, 1949 in Fargo, North Dakota) is a former American football safety in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, Houston Oilers, Denver Broncos, and the St. Louis Cardinals. He played college football at Long Beach State University and was drafted in the 12th round of the 1971 NFL Draft. Severson played in Super Bowl VII. Jeff also coached with NFL Hall of Fame Coach George Allen at Long Beach State for the 1990 season.