John McMakin

John McMakin

Pittsburgh Steelers 63rd overall
TE · Clemson

John McMakin is a former tight end out of Clemson, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 63rd overall pick (round 3) in the 1972 NFL Draft.

Draft Details

Year
Round
Round 3
Pick
63rd overall
Position
College

John McMakin Career Stats

Career Totals

ReceptionsReceiving yardsReceiving touchdowns
456734

Born: Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S. · Height: 6-3 · Weight: 232 lb

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) · Updated Sep 28, 2026

Draft Class Context

John McMakin was the 3rd of 6 TEs selected in the 1972 draft. The 63rd overall pick has been used 62 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Travis Kelce in 2013, who played 199 games. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.

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