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Larry Shears is a former defensive back out of Lincoln (MO), selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 267th overall pick (round 11) in the 1971 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Atlanta Falcons, New York Stars/Charlotte Hornets and Charlotte Hornets.
Draft Details
Larry Shears Career Stats
Career History
- Atlanta Falcons (1971–1972)
- New York Stars/Charlotte Hornets (1974)
- Charlotte Hornets (1975)
Born: Mobile, Alabama, U.S. · Height: 5-10 · Weight: 185 lb
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Atlanta Falcons 1971 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Joe Profit | RB | Louisiana-Monroe |
| 2 | 33 | Ken Burrow | WR | San Diego State |
| 3 | 59 | Leo Hart | QB | Duke |
| 4 | 85 | Mike Potchad | DT | Pittsburg State |
| 5 | 111 | Ray Jarvis | WR | Norfolk State |
| 6 | 137 | Tom Hayes | DB | San Diego State |
| 6 | 148 | Ray Brown | S | West Texas State |
| 7 | 163 | Wes Chesson | WR | Duke |
| 8 | 189 | Dennis Havig | G | Colorado |
| 9 | 215 | Alvin Griffin | WR | Tuskegee |
| 10 | 241 | Faddie Tillman | DE | Boise State |
| 12 | 293 | Ronnie Lowe | WR | Ft. Valley State |
| 13 | 319 | Dan Crooks | DB | Wisconsin |
| 14 | 345 | Daryl Comer | TE | Texas |
| 15 | 371 | Wallace Clark | RB | Auburn |
| 16 | 397 | Lindsey James | RB | San Diego State |
| 17 | 423 | Willie Martin | RB | Johnson C. Smith |