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Ira Matthews is a former running back out of Wisconsin, selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 142nd overall pick (round 6) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers.
Draft Details
Ira Matthews Career Stats
- Super Bowl champion (XV)
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 2.0 | 1 |
Career History
- Oakland Raiders (1979–1981)
- Green Bay Packers (1982)
Born: Rockford, Illinois, U.S. · Height: 5-8
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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LB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 2 |  KC |
 Mike Bell |
DE |  Colorado State |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
 Jack Thompson |
QB |  Washington State |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Dan Hampton |
DT |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 5 | BUF |
 Jerry Butler |
WR |  Clemson |
| 1 | 6 |  BAL |
 Barry Krauss |
LB |  Alabama |
| 1 | 7 |  NYG |
 Phil Simms |
QB | Morehead State University |
| 1 | 8 |  LA |
 Ottis Anderson |
RB |  Miami |
| 1 | 9 | CHI |
 Al Harris |
LB |  Arizona State |
| 1 | 10 |  DET |
 Keith Dorney |
G |  Penn State |
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