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Charles Sanders is a former tight end out of Minnesota, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 74th overall pick (round 3) in the 1968 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Detroit Lions.
Draft Details
Charles Sanders Career Stats
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1969–1971)
- 7× Pro Bowl (1968–1971, 1974–1976)
- NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
- Pride of the Lions
- Detroit Lions 75th Anniversary Team
- Detroit Lions All-Time Team
- Second-team All-Big Ten (1967)
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 336 | 4,817 | 31 |
Career History
- Detroit Lions (1968–1977)
Born: Richlands, North Carolina, U.S. · Height: 6-4
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| 1 | 1 |  MIN |
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| 1 | 2 |  CIN |
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| 1 | 3 |  ATL |
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| 1 | 4 |  SD |
Russ Washington | OT |  Missouri |
| 1 | 5 |  GB |
Fred Carr | LB | UTEP |
| 1 | 8 |  MIA |
Larry Csonka | RB |  Syracuse |
| 1 | 9 |  BUF |
Haven Moses | WR |  San Diego State |
| 1 | 10 |  PIT |
Mike Taylor | OT | USC |
| 1 | 11 |  DET |
Greg Landry | QB | Massachusetts |
| 1 | 13 |  ARI |
MacArthur Lane | RB | Utah State |
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