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Lyle Blackwood is a former safety out of TCU, selected by the Denver Broncos with the 217th overall pick (round 9) in the 1973 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Cincinnati Bengals, Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Colts and Miami Dolphins.
Draft Details
Lyle Blackwood Career Stats
- NFL interceptions leader (1977)
- First-team All-SWC (1972)
- Second-team All-SWC (1971)
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Fumble recoveries | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 15 | 2 |
Career History
- Cincinnati Bengals (1973–1975)
- Seattle Seahawks (1976)
- Baltimore Colts (1977–1980)
- Miami Dolphins (1981–1986)
Born: San Antonio, Texas, U.S. · Height: 6-1 · Weight: 190 lb
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Denver Broncos 1973 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | Otis Armstrong | RB | Purdue |
| 2 | 36 | Barney Chavous | DE | South Carolina State |
| 3 | 54 | Paul Howard | OG | BYU |
| 3 | 70 | John Wood | DT | LSU |
| 4 | 88 | Tom Jackson | LB | Louisville |
| 5 | 113 | Charles McTorry | DB | Tennessee State |
| 7 | 165 | Mike Askea | OT | Stanford |
| 7 | 166 | John Grant | DE | USC |
| 10 | 244 | Al Marshall | WR | Boise State |
| 11 | 269 | Elton Brown | DE | Utah State |
| 12 | 296 | Jim O'Malley | LB | Notre Dame |
| 13 | 319 | Ed Smith | DE | Colorado College |
| 13 | 321 | Ed White | RB | Tulsa |
| 14 | 348 | John Hufnagel | QB | Penn State |
| 15 | 373 | Calvin Jones | DB | Washington |
| 16 | 398 | Oliver Ross | RB | Alabama A&M |
| 16 | 400 | Ken Muhlbeier | C | Idaho |
| 17 | 425 | Kenneth Morgan | TE | Elon |