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John Brockington is a former running back out of Ohio State, selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 9th overall pick (round 1) in the 1971 NFL Draft.
Draft Details
John Brockington Career Stats
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1971)
- 2× First-team All-Pro (1971, 1973)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (1972, 1973)
- 3× Pro Bowl (1971–1973)
- Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
- 2× National champion (1968, 1970)
- First-team All-American (1970)
- First-team All-Big Ten (1970)
Career Totals
| Rushing attempts | Rushing yards | Rushing touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 1,347 | 5,185 | 30 |
Born: Brooklyn, New York, U.S. · Height: 6-1 · Weight: 225 lb
Draft Class Context
John Brockington was the 3rd of 26 RBs selected in the 1971 draft. The 9th overall pick has been used 59 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Ted Ginn in 2007, who played 186 games. Ohio State had 6 players drafted in 1971, among them Jack Tatum and Leo Hayden. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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