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Mike Ruether Career Stats
- First-team All-American (1983)
- First-team All-SWC (1983)
- 1983 Southwest Conference Champion
- 1982 Cotton Bowl Classic Champion
Career History
- Los Angeles Express (1984–1985)
- St. Louis Cardinals (1986–1987)
- Denver Broncos (1988–1989)
- Atlanta Falcons (1990–1993)
- Minnesota Vikings (1994)
Born: Inglewood, California, U.S. · Height: 6-4
Mike Ruether is a former center out of Texas, selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 17th overall pick (round 1) in the 1984 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Los Angeles Express, St. Louis Cardinals, Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons.
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More from the 1984 Draft
| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | NE | Irving Fryar | WR | Nebraska |
| 1 | 1 |  TB | Steve Young | QB | BYU |
| 1 | 2 | HOU | Mike Rozier | RB | Nebraska; Coffeyville CC |
| 1 | 2 | HOU | Dean Steinkuhler | OT | Nebraska |
| 1 | 3 | NYG | Carl Banks | OLB | Michigan State |
| 1 | 3 | NYG | Gary Zimmerman | OT | Oregon |
| 1 | 4 | PHI | Kenny Jackson | WR | Penn State |
| 1 | 5 |  KC | Mark Adickes | G | Baylor |
| 1 | 5 | KC | Bill Maas | NT | Pittsburgh |
| 1 | 6 | LAC | Mossy Cade | DB | Texas |
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