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45. Dave Elmendorf

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45. Dave Elmendorf
From Texas A&M, Dave Elmendorf was drafted in the 3rd Round in 1971 and would spend all nine of his seasons in the National Football League with the Los Angeles Rams.  The Safety may never have been chosen for the Pro Bowl but he would play 130 Games in the NFL, and he started every single one of them.  He would net 27 Interceptions as a pro.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Safety
  • Acquired: Selected in the 3rd Round, 63rd Overall in the NFL Draft 1/28/71.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1979 Season.
  • Games Played: 130
  • Notable Statistics:

    130 Games Started
    27 Interceptions
    421 Interception Return Yards
    2 Interception Return Touchdowns
    11 Fumble Recoveries
    46 Fumble Recovery Yards
    5.0 Quarterback Sacks*
    57 Punt Returns
    502 Punt Return Yards
    2 Kick Returns
    23 Kick Return Yards
    69 Approximate Value

    13 Playoff Games
    3 Interceptions
    15 Interception Return Yards
    2 Fumble Recoveries
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards
    0.5 Quarterback Sacks


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

  • Major Accolades and Awards: None.
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