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Brad Van Pelt is a former linebacker out of Michigan State, selected by the New York Giants with the 40th overall pick (round 2) in the 1973 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Giants, Los Angeles Raiders and Cleveland Browns.
Draft Details
Brad Van Pelt Career Stats
- Second-team All-Pro (1978)
- 5× Pro Bowl (1976–1980)
- New York Giants Ring of Honor
- 28th greatest New York Giant of all-time
- Maxwell Award (1972)
- Unanimous All-American (1972)
- First-team All-American (1971)
- 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1971, 1972)
Career Totals
| Sacks | Interceptions | Interception yards | Fumble recoveries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.5 | 20 | 135 | 14 |
Career History
- New York Giants (1973–1983)
- Los Angeles Raiders (1984–1985)
- Cleveland Browns (1986)
Born: Owosso, Michigan, U.S. · Height: 6-5
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  TEN |
John Matuszak | DE | Tampa |
| 1 | 2 |  IND |
Bert Jones | QB |  LSU |
| 1 | 3 |  PHI |
Jerry Sisemore | OT |  Texas |
| 1 | 4 |  NE |
John Hannah | OG |  Alabama |
| 1 | 5 |  ARI |
Dave Butz | DT |  Purdue |
| 1 | 6 | PHI |
Charle Young | TE |  USC |
| 1 | 7 |  BUF |
Paul Seymour | TE |  Michigan |
| 1 | 8 |  CHI |
Wally Chambers | DE | Eastern Kentucky |
| 1 | 9 |  DEN |
Otis Armstrong | RB | Purdue |
| 1 | 10 | IND |
Joe Ehrmann | DT |  Syracuse |
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