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Derrick Gaffney is a former wide receiver out of Florida, selected by the New York Jets with the 197th overall pick (round 8) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Jets.
Draft Details
Derrick Gaffney Career Stats
- SEC record for longest touchdown reception (1977)
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 156 | 2,613 | 7 |
Career History
- New York Jets (1978–1984, 1987)
Born: Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. · Height: 6-1
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  HOU |
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| 1 | 2 |  KC |
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DE |  Kentucky |
| 1 | 3 |  NO |
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| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
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| 1 | 6 |  GB |
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| 1 | 7 |  SF |
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TE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 8 |  CIN |
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NT | Notre Dame |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
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DB |  Memphis |
| 1 | 10 |  NYG |
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OT | Stanford |
| 10 | 1 | HOU |
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WR | Sam Houston State |
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