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22. John Offerdahl

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22. John Offerdahl

John Offerdahl was the MAC Defensive Player of the Year in 1985, and it allowed the Western Michigan Bronco to receive attention in the 1986 NFL Draft.

Offerdahl was chosen in the Second Round by the Miami Dolphins, and it would be the only team that he would ever play for.  The Linebacker got out of the gates quickly, named an All-Rookie and Pro Bowler, and he would repeat Pro Bowl honors in the next four seasons.  Offerdahl controlled the interior thoroughly, and his best season was in 1990, where he landed First Team All-Pro accolades with a career-high 17 in Approximate Value.

The popular player played three more seasons, but injuries piled up, and he never had another year where he played 10 Games.  He did, however, enter the Dolphins' Honor Roll in 2013.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Linebacker
  • Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round, 52nd Overall in the NFL Draft 4/29/86.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1993 Season.
  • Games Played: 89
  • Notable Statistics:

    86 Games Started
    4 Interceptions
    44 Interception Return Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery
    9.5 Quarterback Sacks
    54 Approximate Value

    1 Playoff Game

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (1990)
    Second Team All-Pro (1986)
    Pro Bowl (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 & 1990)
    All-Rookie (1986)

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