39. Rulon Jones
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Playing his college ball at Utah State, Rulon Jones would stay in the mountain region as a pro as his entire career was spent with the Denver Broncos who drafted him in the 2nd Round in 1980. Jones played all none of seasons with Denver where he landed the starting Right Defensive End job in 1981 and kept it until 1987 and was part of an active defensive corps that took the Broncos to two straight AFC Titles. He would go to two Pro Bowls (1985 & 1986) and was a First Team All-Pro in the latter.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Defensive End
- Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round, 42nd Overall in the NFL Draft 4/29/80.
- Departed: Retired after the 1988 Season.
- Games Played: 129
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Notable Statistics:
99 Games Started
*Sacks were not an official stat until the 1982 Season but were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
10 Fumble Recoveries
9 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
73.5 Quarterback Sacks*
73 Approximate Value
8 Playoff Games
6.0 Quarterback Sacks -
Major Accolades and Awards:
First Team All-Pro (1986)
Second Team All-Pro (1985)
Pro Bowl (1985 & 1986)
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