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Earl Thomas is a former wide receiver out of Houston, selected by the Chicago Bears with the 135th overall pick (round 6) in the 1971 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Chicago Bears, St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Oilers.
Draft Details
Earl Thomas Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games played | Receptions | Receiving yards | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 106 | 1,651 | 14 |
Career History
- Chicago Bears (1971–1973)
- St. Louis Cardinals (1974–1975)
- Houston Oilers (1976)
Born: Greenville, Texas, U.S. · Height: 6-3 · Weight: 224 lb
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Chicago Bears 1971 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Joe Moore | RB | Missouri |
| 2 | 28 | James Harrison | RB | Missouri |
| 2 | 36 | Charles Ford | DB | Houston |
| 3 | 64 | Tony McGee | DE | Bishop |
| 3 | 71 | Bob Newton | OT | Nebraska |
| 4 | 89 | Jerry Moore | DB | Arkansas |
| 7 | 167 | Buddy Lee | QB | LSU |
| 7 | 176 | Dennis Ferris | RB | Pittsburgh |
| 8 | 192 | Karl Weiss | OT | Vanderbilt |
| 9 | 220 | Lester McClain | WR | Tennessee |
| 10 | 245 | Larry Rowden | LB | Houston |
| 11 | 270 | Cliff Hardy | DB | Michigan State |
| 12 | 298 | Steve Booras | DE | Mesa Jr. College |
| 13 | 323 | Ed Nicholas | OT | North Carolina State |
| 14 | 347 | Willie Lewis | RB | Arizona |
| 15 | 376 | Ron Maciejowski | QB | Ohio State |
| 16 | 401 | Sid Bailey | DE | Texas-Arlington |
| 17 | 426 | Ray Garganes | LB | Millersville (PA) |