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James Kates
James Kates is a former linebacker out of Penn State, selected by the Washington Redskins with the 303rd overall pick (round 12) in the 1970 NFL Draft.
Draft Details
James Kates Draft Context
James Kates was the 303rd overall pick in the 1970 NFL Draft, selected by the Washington Redskins.
Picks Around James Kates
| Pick | Player | Pos | Team | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | Richard Dawkins | TE | Houston Oilers | Johnson C. Smith |
| 301 | Frank Foreman | WR | Green Bay Packers | Michigan State |
| 302 | Howard Gravelle | TE | San Diego Chargers | UC Davis |
| 304 | Don Burrell | WR | Baltimore Colts | Angelo State |
| 305 | Emanuel Murrell | DB | Detroit Lions | Cal Poly |
| 306 | Bill Pierson | C | New York Jets | San Diego State |
Washington Redskins 1970 Draft Class
Other Washington Redskins picks in 1970 include Bill Brundige (DE, round 2), Paul Laaveg (OT, round 4), Manny Sistrunk (DT, round 5), Danny Pierce (RB, round 5), Roland Merritt (WR, round 7), James Harris (DT, round 7), Paul Johnson (DB, round 8), Ralph Sonntag (OT, round 9), Mack Alston (TE, round 11), Joe Patterson (OT, round 13), Tony Moro (RB, round 14), Vic Lewandowski (C, round 15).
Other Penn State players drafted in 1970 include Mike Reid, Charlie Pittman, Dennis Onkotz, Steve Smear, John Ebersole, Don Abbey, Paul Johnson.
No NFL career statistics are available for James Kates in our sources (nflverse, Wikipedia).
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Washington Redskins 1970 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 43 | Bill Brundige | DE | Colorado |
| 4 | 103 | Paul Laaveg | OT | Iowa |
| 5 | 114 | Manny Sistrunk | DT | Arkansas-Pine Bluff |
| 5 | 121 | Danny Pierce | RB | Memphis |
| 7 | 173 | Roland Merritt | WR | Maryland |
| 7 | 178 | James Harris | DT | Howard Payne |
| 8 | 200 | Paul Johnson | DB | Penn State |
| 9 | 225 | Ralph Sonntag | OT | Maryland |
| 11 | 277 | Mack Alston | TE | Maryland State |
| 13 | 329 | Joe Patterson | OT | Lawrence |
| 14 | 355 | Tony Moro | RB | Dayton |
| 15 | 381 | Vic Lewandowski | C | Holy Cross |
| 16 | 407 | Steve Bushore | WR | Emporia State |
| 17 | 433 | Earl Maxfield | DT | Baylor |