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Mel Lunsford is a former defensive tackle out of Central State, selected by the Oakland Raiders with the 72nd overall pick (round 3) in the 1972 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New England Patriots.
Draft Details
Mel Lunsford Career Stats
Career Totals
| Sacks | Fumble recoveries |
|---|---|
| 21.0 | 5 |
Career History
- New England Patriots (1973–1980)
Born: Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. · Height: 6-3 · Weight: 256 lb
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| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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| 1 | 2 |  CIN |
Sherman White | DE |  California |
| 1 | 3 |  CHI |
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| 1 | 4 |  ARI |
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| 1 | 5 |  DEN |
Riley Odoms | TE |  Houston |
| 1 | 6 |  TEN |
Greg Sampson | DE |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  GB |
Willie Buchanon | DB |  San Diego State |
| 1 | 8 |  NO |
Royce Smith | OG |  Georgia |
| 1 | 9 |  NYJ |
Jerome Barkum | TE |  Jackson State |
| 1 | 10 |  MIN |
Jeff Siemon | LB | Stanford |
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