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James Earley is a former running back out of Michigan State, selected by the New York Jets with the 170th overall pick (round 7) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Jets.
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Career History
- New York Jets (1978)
Born: Dayton, Ohio, U.S. · Height: 6-1 · Weight: 230 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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| 1 | 6 |  GB |
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WR |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  SF |
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TE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 8 |  CIN |
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NT | Notre Dame |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
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DB |  Memphis |
| 1 | 10 |  NYG |
 Gordon King |
OT | Stanford |
| 10 | 1 | HOU |
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WR | Sam Houston State |
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