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John Gilliam is a former wide receiver out of South Carolina State, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 52nd overall pick (round 2) in the 1967 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New Orleans Saints, St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Winds.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 2
Pick
52nd overall
Team
Position
College
John Gilliam Career Stats
- Second-team All-Pro (1973)
- 4× Pro Bowl (1972–1975)
- 50 Greatest Vikings
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns | Return touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 382 | 7,056 | 48 | 2 |
Career History
- New Orleans Saints (1967–1968)
- St. Louis Cardinals (1969–1971)
- Minnesota Vikings (1972–1974)
- Chicago Winds (1975)
- Minnesota Vikings (1975)
- Atlanta Falcons (1976)
- Chicago Bears (1977)
- New Orleans Saints (1977)
Born: Greenwood, South Carolina, U.S. · Height: 6-1
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  IND |
Bubba Smith | DE |  Michigan State |
| 1 | 2 |  MIN |
Clinton Jones | RB | Michigan State |
| 1 | 3 |  SF |
Steve Spurrier | QB |  Florida |
| 1 | 4 |  MIA |
Bob Griese | QB |  Purdue |
| 1 | 5 |  TEN |
George Webster | LB | Michigan State |
| 1 | 6 |  DEN |
Floyd Little | RB |  Syracuse |
| 1 | 7 |  DET |
Mel Farr | RB |  UCLA |
| 1 | 8 | MIN |
Gene Washington | WR | Michigan State |
| 1 | 9 |  GB |
Bob Hyland | — |  Boston College |
| 1 | 10 |  CHI |
Loyd Phillips | DE |  Arkansas |
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