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41. Jack Pardee

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41. Jack Pardee

Jack Pardee was the 14th overall pick in 1957, and the Texas A&M Aggie would be a fixture at Linebacker for the Rams for 13 years.  Pardee played 169 for Los Angeles, starting 150 of them.  In 1963 he would be named a First Team All-Pro as well as being named to the Pro Bowl.  He managed to secure 17 Interceptions for the Rams, a good number for a Linebacker.

He would later be a Head Coach in the NFL for the Houston Oilers for five years and was the 1979 Coach of the Year.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Linebacker
  • Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round, 14th Overall in the NFL Draft 11/26/56.
  • Departed: Signed with the Washington Redskins before the 1971 Season.
  • Games Played: 169
  • Notable Statistics:

    150 Games Started
    17 Interceptions
    247 Interception Return Yards
    14 Fumble Returns
    49 Fumble Return Yards
    1 Fumble Return Touchdown
    19.5 Quarterback Sacks*
    3 Kick Returns
    21 Kick Return Yards
    78 Approximate Value

    2 Playoff Games

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

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (1963)
    Pro Bowl (1963)

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