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Dwight Wheeler is a former center out of Tennessee State, selected by the New England Patriots with the 102nd overall pick (round 4) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New England Patriots, Los Angeles Raiders, San Diego Chargers and Los Angeles Raiders.
Draft Details
Dwight Wheeler Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games played | Games started |
|---|---|
| 91 | 44 |
Career History
- New England Patriots (1978–1983)
- Los Angeles Raiders (1984)
- San Diego Chargers (1987)
- Los Angeles Raiders (1987–1988)
Born: Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. · Height: 6-3 · Weight: 269 lb
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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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WR |  Florida |
| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
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RB |  Oklahoma State |
| 1 | 6 |  GB |
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WR |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  SF |
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TE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 8 |  CIN |
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NT | Notre Dame |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
 Keith Simpson |
DB |  Memphis |
| 1 | 10 |  NYG |
 Gordon King |
OT | Stanford |
| 10 | 1 | HOU |
 Johnnie Dirden |
WR | Sam Houston State |
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