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Barry Bennett is a former nose tackle out of Concordia College, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 60th overall pick (round 3) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New Orleans Saints, New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings.
Draft Details
Barry Bennett Career Stats
Career Totals
| Sacks | Fumble recoveries |
|---|---|
| 23.5 | 4 |
Career History
- New Orleans Saints (1978–1981)
- New York Jets (1982–1988)
- Minnesota Vikings (1988)
Born: St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. · Height: 6-4
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| 1 | 1 |  HOU |
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| 1 | 2 |  KC |
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| 1 | 3 |  NO |
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| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
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| 1 | 6 |  GB |
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| 1 | 7 |  SF |
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TE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 8 |  CIN |
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NT | Notre Dame |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
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DB |  Memphis |
| 1 | 10 |  NYG |
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OT | Stanford |
| 10 | 1 | HOU |
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WR | Sam Houston State |
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