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Lynn Cain is a former running back out of USC; East Los Angeles College, selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 100th overall pick (round 4) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Rams.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 4
Pick
100th overall
Team
Position
College
Lynn Cain Career Stats
- National champion (1978)
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 2,309 | 3.8 | 19 |
Career History
- Atlanta Falcons (1979–1984)
- Los Angeles Rams (1985)
Born: Los Angeles, California, U.S. · Height: 6-1
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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LB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 2 |  KC |
 Mike Bell |
DE |  Colorado State |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
 Jack Thompson |
QB |  Washington State |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Dan Hampton |
DT |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 5 | BUF |
 Jerry Butler |
WR |  Clemson |
| 1 | 6 |  BAL |
 Barry Krauss |
LB |  Alabama |
| 1 | 7 |  NYG |
 Phil Simms |
QB | Morehead State University |
| 1 | 8 |  LA |
 Ottis Anderson |
RB |  Miami |
| 1 | 9 | CHI |
 Al Harris |
LB |  Arizona State |
| 1 | 10 |  DET |
 Keith Dorney |
G |  Penn State |
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