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Gordon King is a former offensive tackle out of Stanford, selected by the New York Giants with the 10th overall pick (round 1) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Giants and New York Jets.
Draft Details
Gordon King Career Stats
- Second-team All-American (1977)
- First-team All-Pac-8 (1977)
Career Totals
| Games played | Games started | Fumble recoveries |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | 60 | 3 |
Career History
- New York Giants (1978–1985)
- New York Jets (1986–1987)
Born: Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. · Height: 6-6 · Weight: 275 lb
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  HOU |
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| 1 | 2 |  KC |
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DE |  Kentucky |
| 1 | 3 |  NO |
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WR |  Florida |
| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
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RB |  Oklahoma State |
| 1 | 6 |  GB |
 James Lofton |
WR |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  SF |
 Ken MacAfee |
TE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 8 |  CIN |
 Ross Browner |
NT | Notre Dame |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
 Keith Simpson |
DB |  Memphis |
| 1 | 11 |  DET |
 Luther Bradley |
CB | Notre Dame |
| 10 | 1 | HOU |
 Johnnie Dirden |
WR | Sam Houston State |
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