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O.J. Simpson is a former running back out of USC, selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 1st overall pick (round 1) in the 1969 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers.
Draft Details
O.J. Simpson Career Stats
- NFL Most Valuable Player (1973)
- NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1973)
- 5× First-team All-Pro (1972–1976)
- 5× Pro Bowl (1972–1976)
- AFL All-Star (1969)
- AP Athlete of the Year (1973)
- SN Athlete of the Year (1973)
- Hickok Belt (1973)
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns | Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,236 | 4.7 | 61 | 203 | 2,142 | 14 |
Career History
- Buffalo Bills (1969–1977)
- San Francisco 49ers (1978–1979)
Born: San Francisco, California, U.S. · Height: 6-2
Draft Class Context
O.J. Simpson was the 1st of 31 RBs selected in the 1969 draft. The 1st overall pick has been used 89 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Peyton Manning in 1998, who played 277 games. USC had 4 players drafted in 1969, among them Bob Klein and Bill Hayhoe. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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