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Dennis Johnson is a former fullback out of Mississippi State, selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 59th overall pick (round 3) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Buffalo Bills, New York Giants and Boston Breakers.
Draft Details
Dennis Johnson Career Stats
- Second-team All-SEC (1976)
- Mississippi State Freshman rushing record in a single game (174)
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 227 | 3.9 | 2 |
Career History
- Buffalo Bills (1978–1979)
- New York Giants (1980)
- Boston Breakers (1983)
- Boston Breakers (1984)
Born: Weir, Mississippi, U.S. · Height: 6-3
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Buffalo Bills 1978 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Terry Miller | RB | Oklahoma State |
| 2 | 32 | Dee Hardison | DE | North Carolina |
| 2 | 38 | Scott Hutchinson | DE | Florida |
| 3 | 65 | Danny Fulton | WR | Nebraska-Omaha |
| 4 | 89 | Lucius Sanford | LB | Georgia Tech |
| 5 | 114 | Ken Spaeth | TE | Nebraska |
| 6 | 145 | Eric Smith | OT | Southern Miss |
| 7 | 171 | Mario Celotto | LB | USC |
| 7 | 183 | Steve Powell | RB | Truman State |
| 10 | 255 | Will Grant | C | Kentucky |
| 11 | 282 | Jerry Blanton | ILB | Kentucky |
| 12 | 309 | Richard Crump | RB | Northeastern State |