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Leo Hayden is a former running back out of Ohio State, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 24th overall pick (round 1) in the 1971 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Fire.
Draft Details
Leo Hayden Career Stats
- 2× National champion (1968, 1970)
- Second-team All-Big Ten (1970)
Career Totals
| Rushing attempts | Rushing yards | Rushing touchdowns | Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
Career History
- Minnesota Vikings (1971)
- St. Louis Cardinals (1972–1973)
- Chicago Fire (1974)
Born: Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. · Height: 6-0
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  NE |
Jim Plunkett | QB |  Stanford |
| 1 | 2 |  NO |
Archie Manning | QB |  Ole Miss |
| 1 | 3 |  TEN |
Dan Pastorini | QB | Santa Clara |
| 1 | 4 |  BUF |
J.D. Hill | WR |  Arizona State |
| 1 | 5 |  PHI |
Richard Harris | DE |  Grambling State |
| 1 | 6 |  NYJ |
John Riggins | RB |  Kansas |
| 1 | 7 |  ATL |
Joe Profit | RB | Louisiana-Monroe |
| 1 | 8 |  PIT |
Frank Lewis | WR | Grambling State |
| 1 | 9 |  GB |
John Brockington | RB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 10 |  LAR |
Isiah Robertson | LB | Southern University |
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