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Burgess Owens is a former defensive back out of Miami (FL), selected by the New York Jets with the 13th overall pick (round 1) in the 1973 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Jets and Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders.
Draft Details
Burgess Owens Career Stats
- Super Bowl champion (XV)
- Second-team All-American (1972)
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Int. return yards | Defensive Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 458 | 4 |
Career History
- New York Jets (1973–1979)
- Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders (1980–1982)
Born: Columbus, Ohio, U.S. · Height: 6-2 · Weight: 200 lb
Draft Class Context
Burgess Owens was the 1st of 23 DBs selected in the 1973 draft. The 13th overall pick has been used 56 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Tony Gonzalez in 1997, who played 243 games. Miami (FL) had 3 players drafted in 1973, among them Chuck Foreman and Tom Smith. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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