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Jerome Barkum is a former tight end out of Jackson State, selected by the New York Jets with the 9th overall pick (round 1) in the 1972 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Jets.
Draft Details
Jerome Barkum Career Stats
- Pro Bowl (1973)
- First-team Little All-American (1971)
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving TDs |
|---|---|---|
| 326 | 4,789 | 40 |
Career History
- New York Jets (1972–1983)
Born: Gulfport, Mississippi, U.S. · Height: 6-4
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| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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| 1 | 2 |  CIN |
Sherman White | DE |  California |
| 1 | 3 |  CHI |
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| 1 | 4 |  ARI |
Ahmad Rashad | WR |  Oregon |
| 1 | 5 |  DEN |
Riley Odoms | TE |  Houston |
| 1 | 6 |  TEN |
Greg Sampson | DE |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  GB |
Willie Buchanon | DB |  San Diego State |
| 1 | 8 |  NO |
Royce Smith | OG |  Georgia |
| 1 | 10 |  MIN |
Jeff Siemon | LB | Stanford |
| 1 | 11 | GB |
Jerry Tagge | QB |  Nebraska |
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