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Chuck Muncie is a former running back out of California; Arizona Western, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 3rd overall pick (round 1) in the 1976 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 1
Pick
3rd overall
Team
Position
College
Chuck Muncie Career Stats
- 3× Pro Bowl (1979, 1981, 1982)
- NFL rushing touchdowns leader (1981)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1976)
- San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team
- San Diego Chargers 40th Anniversary Team
- Consensus All-American (1975)
- Pac-8 Player of the Year (1975)
- Pop Warner Trophy (1975)
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns | Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,702 | 4.3 | 71 | 263 | 2,323 | 3 |
Career History
- New Orleans Saints (1976–1980)
- San Diego Chargers (1980–1984)
Born: Uniontown, Pennsylvania, U.S. · Height: 6-3
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| 1 | 6 |  NYJ |
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| 1 | 8 |  CHI |
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| 1 | 9 |  ATL |
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| 1 | 11 |  CIN |
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