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J.V. Cain is a former tight end out of Colorado, selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 7th overall pick (round 1) in the 1974 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Draft Details
J.V. Cain Career Stats
- Arizona Cardinals No. 88 retired
- Second-team All-American (1973)
- First-team All-Big Eight (1973)
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | 1,014 | 9 |
Career History
- St. Louis Cardinals (1974–1978)
Born: Houston, Texas, U.S. · Height: 6-4
Draft Class Context
J.V. Cain was the 1st of 17 TEs selected in the 1974 draft. The 7th overall pick has been used 53 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Thomas Jones in 2000, who played 187 games. Colorado had 7 players drafted in 1974, among them Bo Matthews and Charlie Davis. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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