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Jim Merlo is a former linebacker out of Stanford, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 86th overall pick (round 4) in the 1973 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New Orleans Saints.
Draft Details
Jim Merlo Career Stats
- Third-team All-American (1972)
- First-team All-Pac-8 (1972)
Career Totals
| Sacks | Fumble recoveries | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 11 | 8 |
Career History
- New Orleans Saints (1973–1979)
Born: Sanger, California, U.S. · Height: 6-1
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| 1 | 1 |  TEN |
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| 1 | 3 |  PHI |
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John Hannah | OG |  Alabama |
| 1 | 5 |  ARI |
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| 1 | 6 | PHI |
Charle Young | TE |  USC |
| 1 | 7 |  BUF |
Paul Seymour | TE |  Michigan |
| 1 | 8 |  CHI |
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| 1 | 9 |  DEN |
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| 1 | 10 | IND |
Joe Ehrmann | DT |  Syracuse |
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