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Gus Coppens is a former offensive tackle out of UCLA, selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 330th overall pick (round 12) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants and Los Angeles Express.
Draft Details
Gus Coppens Career Stats
- First-team All-Pac-8 (1977)
- Second-team All-Pac-8 (1976)
Career Totals
| Games played | Games started |
|---|---|
| 9 | 7 |
Career History
- Los Angeles Rams (1978)
- New York Giants (1979)
- Los Angeles Express (1983-1984)
Born: Lynwood, California, U.S. · Height: 6-5
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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 |
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WR |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  SF |
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TE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 8 |  CIN |
 Ross Browner |
NT | Notre Dame |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
 Keith Simpson |
DB |  Memphis |
| 1 | 10 |  NYG |
 Gordon King |
OT | Stanford |
| 10 | 1 | HOU |
 Johnnie Dirden |
WR | Sam Houston State |
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