27. Nolan Cromwell
A Safety who spent his 11-year entire career with the Los Angeles Rams, Nolan Cromwell came off the bench for the first two years but would become a starter in his third season as the teams’ starting Free Safety. Cromwell would emerge as a high tier Safety being named a First Team All-Pro three straight seasons (1980-82) with the season after marking his fourth straight Pro Bowl. He would pick off Quarterbacks 37 times in his time in the National Football League.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Safety
- Acquired: Drafted in the 2nd Round, 32nd Overall in the NFL Draft 5/3/77.
- Departed: Retired after the 1987 Season.
- Games Played: 161
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Notable Statistics:
124 Games Started
37 Interceptions
671 Interception Return Yards
4 Interception Return Touchdowns
19 Fumble Recoveries
24 Fumble Recovery Yards
2.0 Quarterback Sacks*
7 Rushing Attempts
55 Rushing Yards
3 Rushing Touchdowns
1 Punt Return
8 Punt Return Yards
1 Kick Return
3 Kick Return Yards
1 Extra Point Attempt
1 Extra Point Made
0 Pass Completions
1 Pass Attempt
86 Approximate Value
10 Playoff Games
2 Interceptions
44 Interception Return Yards
*Sacks were not an official stat until the 1982 Season but were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. -
Major Accolades and Awards:
First Team All-Pro (1980, 1981 & 1982)
Pro Bowl (1980, 1981, 1982 & 1983)
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