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Gary Van Elst is a former defensive tackle out of Michigan State, selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 263rd overall pick (round 11) in the 1973 NFL Draft.
Draft Details
Gary Van Elst Draft Context
Gary Van Elst was the 263rd overall pick in the 1973 NFL Draft, selected by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Picks Around Gary Van Elst
| Pick | Player | Pos | Team | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | Ron Fernandes | DE | Miami Dolphins | Eastern Michigan |
| 261 | Larry Eaglin | DB | Houston Oilers | Stephen F. Austin |
| 262 | James Owens | RB | New Orleans Saints | Auburn |
| 264 | Homer May | TE | New England Patriots | Texas A&M |
| 265 | Richard Earl | OT | Buffalo Bills | Tennessee |
| 266 | Ed Siegler | K | Chicago Bears | Clemson |
Philadelphia Eagles 1973 Draft Class
Other Philadelphia Eagles picks in 1973 include Jerry Sisemore (OT, round 1), Charle Young (TE, round 1), Guy Morriss (G, round 2), Randy Logan (DB, round 3), Bob Picard (WR, round 6), William Wynn (DE, round 7), Dan Lintner (DB, round 8), John Nokes (LB, round 9), Joe Lavender (CB, round 12), Stan Davis (WR, round 13), Ralph Sacra (OT, round 14), Ken Schlezes (DB, round 15).
Other Michigan State players drafted in 1973 include Billy Joe DuPree, Joe DeLamielleure, Brad Van Pelt, Gail Clark, Marvin Roberts, Brian McConnell, Dan Werner, Jim Nicholson, Robert McClowry.
No NFL career statistics are available for Gary Van Elst in our sources (nflverse, Wikipedia).
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Philadelphia Eagles 1973 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Jerry Sisemore | OT | Texas |
| 1 | 6 | Charle Young | TE | USC |
| 2 | 28 | Guy Morriss | G | TCU |
| 3 | 55 | Randy Logan | DB | Michigan |
| 6 | 132 | Bob Picard | WR | Eastern Washington |
| 7 | 159 | William Wynn | DE | Tennessee State |
| 8 | 184 | Dan Lintner | DB | Indiana |
| 9 | 211 | John Nokes | LB | Northern Illinois |
| 12 | 288 | Joe Lavender | CB | San Diego State |
| 13 | 315 | Stan Davis | WR | Memphis State |
| 14 | 340 | Ralph Sacra | OT | Texas A&M |
| 15 | 367 | Ken Schlezes | DB | Notre Dame |
| 16 | 392 | Frank Dowsing | DB | Mississippi State |
| 17 | 419 | Greg Oliver | RB | Trinity |