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Jim Kovach is a former linebacker out of Kentucky, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 93rd overall pick (round 4) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers.
Draft Details
Jim Kovach Career Stats
- First-team All-SEC (1978)
- 2× Second-team All-SEC (1975, 1976)
Career Totals
| Sacks | Fumble recoveries | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | 2 | 4 |
Career History
- New Orleans Saints (1979–1985)
- San Francisco 49ers (1985)
Born: Parma Heights, Ohio, U.S. · Height: 6-2
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
 Tom Cousineau |
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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