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Dennis Shaw is a former quarterback out of San Diego State, selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 30th overall pick (round 2) in the 1970 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Buffalo Bills, St. Louis Cardinals, Green Bay Packers and New York Giants.
Draft Details
Dennis Shaw Career Stats
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1970)
- NCAA passing yards leader (1969)
- Second-team All-Pac-8 (1969)
Career Totals
| Passing attempts | Passing completions | Completion percentage | TD–INT | Passing yards | Passer rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 924 | 489 | 52.9% | 35–68 | 6,347 | 56.8 |
Career History
- Buffalo Bills (1970–1973)
- St. Louis Cardinals (1974–1975)
- Green Bay Packers (1976)
- New York Giants (1976)
- New York Giants (1977)
- Kansas City Chiefs (1978)
- Chicago Blitz (1984)
Born: Los Angeles, California, U.S. · Height: 6-3
Draft Class Context
Dennis Shaw was the 3rd of 9 QBs selected in the 1970 draft. The 30th overall pick has been used 57 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Reggie Wayne in 2001, who played 227 games. San Diego State had 3 players drafted in 1970, among them Billie Hayes and Lon Woodard. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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