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Larry Bethea is a former defensive tackle out of Michigan State, selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 28th overall pick (round 1) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Dallas Cowboys, Michigan Panthers and Houston Gamblers.
Draft Details
Larry Bethea Career Stats
- Third-team All-American (1977)
- Big Ten Most Valuable Player (1977)
- Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor (1978)
- First-team All-Big Ten (1977)
- Second-team All-Big Ten (1976)
Career Totals
| Sacks | Fumble recoveries |
|---|---|
| 11.0 | 1 |
Career History
- Dallas Cowboys (1978–1983)
- Michigan Panthers (1984–1985)
- Houston Gamblers (1985)
Born: Florence, South Carolina, U.S. · Height: 6-5 · Weight: 251 lb
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  HOU |
 Earl Campbell |
RB |  Texas |
| 1 | 2 |  KC |
 Art Still |
DE |  Kentucky |
| 1 | 3 |  NO |
 Wes Chandler |
WR |  Florida |
| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
 Terry Miller |
RB |  Oklahoma State |
| 1 | 6 |  GB |
 James Lofton |
WR |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  SF |
 Ken MacAfee |
TE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 8 |  CIN |
 Ross Browner |
NT | Notre Dame |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
 Keith Simpson |
DB |  Memphis |
| 1 | 10 |  NYG |
 Gordon King |
OT | Stanford |
| 10 | 1 | HOU |
 Johnnie Dirden |
WR | Sam Houston State |
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