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34. Jack Reynolds

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34. Jack Reynolds
Dubbed “Hacksaw” because after a frustrating loss he sliced an old car in half with a hacksaw, Jack Reynolds was the 22nd overall pick in 1970 from the University of Tennessee, and he would win the starting Middle Linebacker job in 1973.  Reynolds stayed as a starter for the team throughout the decade and would be named to two Pro Bowls (1975 & 1980), and he played 145 Games for the Los Angeles.  He would later win two Super Bowls with San Francisco.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Linebacker
  • Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round, 22nd Overall in the NFL Draft 1/27/70.
  • Departed: Signed by the San Francisco 49ers before the 1981 Season.
  • Games Played: 145
  • Notable Statistics:

    110 Games Started
    4 Interceptions
    87 Interception Return Yards
    13 Fumble Recoveries
    18 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
    3.5 Quarterback Sacks*
    77 Approximate Value

    14 Playoff Games
    2 Interceptions
    16 Interception Return Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards

    *Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.

  • Major Accolades and Awards: Pro Bowl (1975 & 1980)
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