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Leon Crosswhite Career Stats
- First-team All-Big Eight (1972)
- Second-team All-Big Eight (1971)
Career Totals
| Rushing attempts | Rushing yards | Rushing TDs |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | 79 | 2 |
Career History
- Detroit Lions (1973–1974)
- New England Patriots (1975–1976)
Born: Hennessey, Oklahoma, U.S. · Height: 6-2 · Weight: 215 lb
Leon Crosswhite is a former running back out of Oklahoma, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 44th overall pick (round 2) in the 1973 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots.
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | TEN | John Matuszak | DE | Tampa |
| 1 | 2 | IND | Bert Jones | QB | LSU |
| 1 | 3 | PHI | Jerry Sisemore | OT | Texas |
| 1 | 4 | NE | John Hannah | OG | Alabama |
| 1 | 5 | ARI | Dave Butz | DT | Purdue |
| 1 | 6 | PHI | Charle Young | TE | USC |
| 1 | 7 | BUF | Paul Seymour | TE | Michigan |
| 1 | 8 | CHI | Wally Chambers | DE | Eastern Kentucky |
| 1 | 9 | DEN | Otis Armstrong | RB | Purdue |
| 1 | 10 | IND | Joe Ehrmann | DT | Syracuse |
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