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Otis Armstrong is a former running back out of Purdue, selected by the Denver Broncos with the 9th overall pick (round 1) in the 1973 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Denver Broncos.
Draft Details
Otis Armstrong Career Stats
- First-team All-Pro (1974)
- 2× Pro Bowl (1974, 1976)
- NFL rushing yards leader (1974)
- Coffman Award (1972)
- Consensus All-American (1972)
- Chicago Tribune Silver Football (1972)
- Nils V. "Swede" Nelson Award (1972)
- First-team All-Big Ten (1972)
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 4,453 | 4.4 | 25 |
Career History
- Denver Broncos (1973–1980)
Born: Chicago, Illinois, U.S. · Height: 5-10 · Weight: 196 lb
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| 1 | 1 |  TEN |
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| 1 | 2 |  IND |
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| 1 | 3 |  PHI |
Jerry Sisemore | OT |  Texas |
| 1 | 4 |  NE |
John Hannah | OG |  Alabama |
| 1 | 5 |  ARI |
Dave Butz | DT |  Purdue |
| 1 | 6 | PHI |
Charle Young | TE |  USC |
| 1 | 7 |  BUF |
Paul Seymour | TE |  Michigan |
| 1 | 8 |  CHI |
Wally Chambers | DE | Eastern Kentucky |
| 1 | 10 | IND |
Joe Ehrmann | DT |  Syracuse |
| 1 | 11 | NE |
Sam Cunningham | RB | USC |
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