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Franco Harris is a former running back out of Penn State, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 13th overall pick (round 1) in the 1972 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks.
Draft Details
Franco Harris Career Stats
- 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
- Super Bowl MVP (IX)
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1972)
- NFL Man of the Year (1976)
- First-team All-Pro (1977)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (1972, 1975)
- 9× Pro Bowl (1972–1980)
- NFL rushing touchdowns leader (1976)
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns | Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,120 | 4.1 | 91 | 307 | 2,287 | 9 |
Career History
- Pittsburgh Steelers (1972–1983)
- Seattle Seahawks (1984)
Born: Fort Dix, New Jersey, U.S. · Height: 6-2 · Weight: 230 lb
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| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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| 1 | 3 |  CHI |
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| 1 | 4 |  ARI |
Ahmad Rashad | WR |  Oregon |
| 1 | 5 |  DEN |
Riley Odoms | TE |  Houston |
| 1 | 6 |  TEN |
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| 1 | 7 |  GB |
Willie Buchanon | DB |  San Diego State |
| 1 | 8 |  NO |
Royce Smith | OG |  Georgia |
| 1 | 9 |  NYJ |
Jerome Barkum | TE |  Jackson State |
| 1 | 10 |  MIN |
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