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Earnest Gray is a former wide receiver out of Memphis, selected by the New York Giants with the 36th overall pick (round 2) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals.
Draft Details
Earnest Gray Career Stats
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1979)
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 246 | 3,790 | 27 |
Career History
- New York Giants (1979–1984)
- St. Louis Cardinals (1985)
Born: Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S. · Height: 6-3
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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LB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 2 |  KC |
 Mike Bell |
DE |  Colorado State |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
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QB |  Washington State |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Dan Hampton |
DT |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 5 | BUF |
 Jerry Butler |
WR |  Clemson |
| 1 | 6 |  BAL |
 Barry Krauss |
LB |  Alabama |
| 1 | 7 |  NYG |
 Phil Simms |
QB | Morehead State University |
| 1 | 8 |  LA |
 Ottis Anderson |
RB |  Miami |
| 1 | 9 | CHI |
 Al Harris |
LB |  Arizona State |
| 1 | 10 |  DET |
 Keith Dorney |
G |  Penn State |
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