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John Small is a former defensive tackle out of Citadel, selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 12th overall pick (round 1) in the 1970 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions.
Draft Details
John Small Career Stats
- First-team All-American (1969)
- The Citadel Bulldogs Jersey No. 66 retired
Career Totals
| Fumble recoveries | Sacks |
|---|---|
| 4 | 2.0 |
Career History
- Atlanta Falcons (1970–1972)
- Detroit Lions (1973–1974)
Born: Lumberton, North Carolina, U.S. · Height: 6-4
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| 1 | 1 |  PIT |
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| 1 | 4 |  NE |
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| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
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| 1 | 6 |  PHI |
Steve Zabel | LB |  Oklahoma |
| 1 | 8 |  ARI |
Larry Stegent | RB |  Texas A&M |
| 1 | 9 |  SF |
Cedrick Hardman | DE | North Texas |
| 1 | 10 |  NO |
Ken Burrough | WR | Texas Southern |
| 1 | 11 |  DEN |
Bobby Anderson | RB |  Colorado |
| 1 | 13 |  NYG |
Jim Files | LB | Oklahoma |
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