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Clinton Jones is a former running back out of Michigan State, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 2nd overall pick (round 1) in the 1967 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Minnesota Vikings and San Diego Chargers.
Draft Details
Clinton Jones Career Stats
- NFL champion (1969)
- 2× National champion (1965, 1966)
- Consensus All-American (1966)
- Second-team All-American (1965)
- 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1965, 1966)
- Michigan State Spartans No. 26 retired
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Receptions | Receiving yards | Kick return yards | Total touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,178 | 3.6 | 38 | 431 | 2,426 | 21 |
Career History
- Minnesota Vikings (1967–1972)
- San Diego Chargers (1973)
Born: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. · Height: 6-0
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  IND |
Bubba Smith | DE |  Michigan State |
| 1 | 3 |  SF |
Steve Spurrier | QB |  Florida |
| 1 | 4 |  MIA |
Bob Griese | QB |  Purdue |
| 1 | 5 |  TEN |
George Webster | LB | Michigan State |
| 1 | 6 |  DEN |
Floyd Little | RB |  Syracuse |
| 1 | 7 |  DET |
Mel Farr | RB |  UCLA |
| 1 | 8 |  MIN |
Gene Washington | WR | Michigan State |
| 1 | 9 |  GB |
Bob Hyland | — |  Boston College |
| 1 | 10 |  CHI |
Loyd Phillips | DE |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 11 | SF |
Casimir Banaszek | TE |  Northwestern |
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