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Eldridge Small is a former defensive back out of Texas A&M-Kingsville, selected by the New York Giants with the 17th overall pick (round 1) in the 1972 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Giants.
Draft Details
Eldridge Small Career Stats
- First-team Little All-American (1971)
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Return yards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 353 |
Career History
- New York Giants (1972–1974)
Born: Houston, Texas, U.S. · Height: 6-1
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| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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| 1 | 3 |  CHI |
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| 1 | 4 |  ARI |
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| 1 | 5 |  DEN |
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| 1 | 6 |  TEN |
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| 1 | 7 |  GB |
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| 1 | 8 |  NO |
Royce Smith | OG |  Georgia |
| 1 | 9 |  NYJ |
Jerome Barkum | TE |  Jackson State |
| 1 | 10 |  MIN |
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