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John Vella is a former offensive tackle out of USC, selected by the Oakland Raiders with the 43rd overall pick (round 2) in the 1972 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Oakland Raiders and Minnesota Vikings.
Draft Details
John Vella Career Stats
- Super Bowl champion (XI)
- First-team All-American (1971)
- First-team All-Pac-8 (1971)
Career History
- Oakland Raiders (1972–1979)
- Minnesota Vikings (1980)
Born: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. · Height: 6-4 · Weight: 258 lb
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
Walt Patulski | DE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 2 |  CIN |
Sherman White | DE |  California |
| 1 | 3 |  CHI |
Lionel Antoine | OT | Southern Illinois |
| 1 | 4 |  ARI |
Ahmad Rashad | WR |  Oregon |
| 1 | 5 |  DEN |
Riley Odoms | TE |  Houston |
| 1 | 6 |  TEN |
Greg Sampson | DE |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  GB |
Willie Buchanon | DB |  San Diego State |
| 1 | 8 |  NO |
Royce Smith | OG |  Georgia |
| 1 | 9 |  NYJ |
Jerome Barkum | TE |  Jackson State |
| 1 | 10 |  MIN |
Jeff Siemon | LB | Stanford |
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