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Johnnie Dirden is a former wide receiver out of Sam Houston State, selected by the Houston Texans with the 1st overall pick (round 10) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Houston Oilers, Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Draft Details
Johnnie Dirden Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games played | Kick returns | Return yards |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | 42 | 979 |
Career History
- Houston Oilers (1978)
- Kansas City Chiefs (1979)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (1981)
Born: Houston, Texas, U.S. · Height: 6-0
Draft Class Context
Johnnie Dirden was the 1st of 33 WRs selected in the 1978 draft. The 1st overall pick has been used 89 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Peyton Manning in 1998, who played 277 games. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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