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36. Dave Lapham

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36. Dave Lapham

Dave Lapham played all ten of his NFL seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, which drafted him in the Third Round in 1974.

Lapham was a backup as a rookie, and was the starting Right Guard from 1975 to 1979, with two seasons seeing him secure double-digits in Approximate Value.  After being relegated to back up again in 1980, he won the starting Right Guard role in 1981, where he helped the Bengals reach the Super Bowl.  He was their starter for two more seasons.

Lapham was released after the 1983 Season, and he would play two more years in pro football with the New Jersey Generals of the USFL.  Lapham played in 140 Games as a Bengal, and he started 105 of them.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Left Guard, Right Guard
  • Acquired: Selected in the 3rd Round, 61st Overall in the NFL Draft 1/29/74.
  • Departed: Released after the 1983 Season.
  • Games Played: 140
  • Notable Statistics:

    105 Games Started 
    7 Fumble Recoveries
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards
    66 Approximate Value

    5 Playoff Games

  • Major Accolades and Awards: None
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