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34. George Webster

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34. George Webster

George Webster was a beast at Michigan State, earning two All-Americans and a trip to the College Football Hall of Fame.  The Houston Oilers grabbed him Fifth Overall in the first ever Common Draft between the AFL and NFL, and for the first three seasons, he was incredible as a pro.

In the aforementioned time frame, Webster was named a First Team All-Pro and an AFL-All Star.  Webster, who UPI named the Rookie of the Year (1967), controlled the middle of the field expertly and was go good in those three seasons, that he was named to the AFL All-Time Team.

After 1969, a barrage of injuries beset Webster, and he was never close to being the same player.  His role diminished, as did his health, and he was released during the 1972 Season.

Webster's peak pro period was brief but was impactful.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Linebacker
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 5th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/14/67.
  • Departed:

    Released during the 1972 Season.

  • Games Played: 64
  • Notable Statistics:

    62 Games Started
    4 Interceptions
    67 Interception Return Yards
    4 Fumble Recoveries
    4 Fumble Recovery Yards
    8.5 Quarterback Sacks*
    47 Approximate Value

    7 Playoff Games
    1.0 Quarterback Sack*

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

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (1967, 1968 & 1969)
    AFL All-Star (1967, 1968 & 1969)
    AP AFL Defensive Player of the Year (1967)
    UPI AFL Defensive Player of the Year (1967)

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