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Laval Short is a former defensive tackle out of Colorado, selected by the Denver Broncos with the 136th overall pick (round 5) in the 1980 NFL Draft. He played 19 regular-season games from 1980 to 1981.
Draft Details
Laval Short Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games |
|---|
| 19 |
Career span: 1980–1981.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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| 1 | 1 |  DET |
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