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Bruce Laird
Bruce Laird is a former defensive back out of American International, selected by the Baltimore Colts with the 152nd overall pick (round 6) in the 1972 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Baltimore Colts, San Diego Chargers, Arizona Wranglers and Arizona Outlaws.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 6
Pick
152nd overall
Team
Position
College
Bruce Laird Career Stats
- Pro Bowl (1972)
- First-team Little All-American (1971)
Career Totals
| Games played | Starts | Interceptions | Fumble recoveries | Sacks | Safeties | Return yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | 127 | 19 | 18 | 4.0 | 1 | 4,153 |
Career History
- Baltimore Colts (1972–1981)
- San Diego Chargers (1982–1983)
- Arizona Wranglers (1984)
- Arizona Outlaws (1985)
Born: Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. · Height: 6-0
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| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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| 1 | 2 |  CIN |
Sherman White | DE |  California |
| 1 | 3 |  CHI |
Lionel Antoine | OT | Southern Illinois |
| 1 | 4 |  ARI |
Ahmad Rashad | WR |  Oregon |
| 1 | 5 |  DEN |
Riley Odoms | TE |  Houston |
| 1 | 6 |  TEN |
Greg Sampson | DE |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  GB |
Willie Buchanon | DB |  San Diego State |
| 1 | 8 |  NO |
Royce Smith | OG |  Georgia |
| 1 | 9 |  NYJ |
Jerome Barkum | TE |  Jackson State |
| 1 | 10 |  MIN |
Jeff Siemon | LB | Stanford |
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