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Jack Tatum is a former defensive back out of Ohio State, selected by the Oakland Raiders with the 19th overall pick (round 1) in the 1971 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Oakland Raiders and Houston Oilers.
Draft Details
Jack Tatum Career Stats
- Super Bowl champion (XI)
- Second-team All-Pro (1974)
- 3× Pro Bowl (1973–1975)
- 2× National champion (1968, 1970)
- 2× Unanimous All-American (1969, 1970)
- 3× First-team All-Big Ten (1968–1970)
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Interception yards | Fumble recoveries | Defensive touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 736 | 10 | 1 |
Career History
- Oakland Raiders (1971–1979)
- Houston Oilers (1980)
Born: Cherryville, North Carolina, U.S. · Height: 5-10
Draft Class Context
Jack Tatum was the 3rd of 29 DBs selected in the 1971 draft. The 19th overall pick has been used 59 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Marvin Harrison in 1996, who played 178 games. Ohio State had 6 players drafted in 1971, among them John Brockington and Leo Hayden. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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