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Herman Weaver is a former punter out of Tennessee, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 227th overall pick (round 9) in the 1970 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks and Michigan Panthers.
Draft Details
Herman Weaver Career Stats
- NFC Punter of the Year (1975)
- The Sporting News Top 20 Punters of All Time (1988)
Career Totals
| Punts | Punt yards | Yards per punt | Longest punt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 693 | 27,897 | 40.3 | 69 |
Career History
- Detroit Lions (1970–1976)
- Seattle Seahawks (1977–1980)
- Michigan Panthers (USFL) (1983)
Born: Villa Rica, Georgia, U.S. · Height: 6-4
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Detroit Lions 1970 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | Steve Owens | RB | Oklahoma |
| 2 | 45 | Ray Parson | DT | Minnesota |
| 3 | 71 | Jim Mitchell | DE | Virginia State |
| 5 | 123 | Bob Parker | OG | Memphis |
| 6 | 149 | Tony Terry | DT | USC |
| 7 | 175 | Ken Geddes | LB | Nebraska |
| 10 | 253 | Bruce Maxwell | RB | Arkansas |
| 11 | 279 | Roger Laird | DB | Kentucky State |
| 12 | 305 | Emanuel Murrell | DB | Cal Poly |
| 13 | 331 | Dave Haverdick | DT | Morehead State |
| 14 | 357 | Charlie Brown | WR | Northern Arizona |
| 15 | 383 | Bob Haney | OT | Idaho |
| 16 | 409 | Jerry Todd | DB | Memphis State |
| 17 | 435 | Jim Marshall | DT | Centenary |