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Leon Burns is a former running back out of Long Beach State, selected by the San Diego Chargers with the 13th overall pick (round 1) in the 1971 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the San Diego Chargers and St. Louis Cardinals.
Draft Details
Leon Burns Career Stats
- First-team All-American (1970)
- 2× First-team Little All-American (1969, 1970)
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing touchdowns | Receptions | Receiving yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 292 | 3 | 9 | 46 |
Career History
- San Diego Chargers (1971)
- St. Louis Cardinals (1972)
Born: Oakland, California, U.S. · Height: 6-2
Draft Class Context
Leon Burns was the 5th of 26 RBs selected in the 1971 draft. The 13th overall pick has been used 56 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Tony Gonzalez in 1997, who played 243 games. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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