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John Sawyer is a former tight end out of Southern Mississippi, selected by the Houston Texans with the 271st overall pick (round 11) in the 1975 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Houston Oilers, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 11
Pick
271st overall
Team
Position
College
John Sawyer Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games played | Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 129 | 1,496 | 2 |
Career History
- Houston Oilers (1975–1976)
- Seattle Seahawks (1977–1982)
- Washington Redskins (1983)
- Denver Broncos (1983–1984)
Born: Brookhaven, Mississippi, U.S. · Height: 6-2 · Weight: 230 lb
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  ATL |
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| 1 | 2 |  DAL |
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DT |  Maryland |
| 1 | 3 |  BAL |
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G |  North Carolina |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
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RB | Jackson State University |
| 1 | 5 |  CLE |
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DE |  Houston |
| 1 | 6 |  HOU |
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OLB | Jackson State University |
| 1 | 7 |  NO |
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WR |  Purdue |
| 1 | 8 |  LAC |
 Gary Johnson |
DT |  Grambling State |
| 1 | 9 |  LA |
 Mike Fanning |
DT |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 10 |  SF |
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DT |  Mississippi State |
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