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Preston Pearson
Baltimore Colts
298th pick
DB
· Illinois (never played college football
· 1967
Preston Pearson is a former defensive back out of Illinois (never played college football, selected by the Baltimore Colts with the 298th overall pick (round 12) in the 1967 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Baltimore Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 12
Pick
298th overall
Team
Position
College
Illinois (never played college football
Preston Pearson Career Stats
- 2× Super Bowl champion (IX, XII)
- NFL champion (1968)
Career Totals
| Games played | Rushing yards | Receiving yards | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176 | 3,609 | 3,095 | 30 |
Career History
- Baltimore Colts (1967–1969)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (1970–1974)
- Dallas Cowboys (1975–1980)
Born: Freeport, Illinois, U.S. · Height: 6-1 · Weight: 205 lb
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Baltimore Colts 1967 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Bubba Smith | DE | Michigan State |
| 1 | 20 | Jim Detwiler | RB | Michigan |
| 2 | 45 | Richard Volk | DB | Michigan |
| 3 | 54 | Norman Davis | OT | Grambling State |
| 3 | 71 | Leon Ward | LB | Oklahoma State |
| 4 | 100 | Charles Stukes | RB | Maryland-Eastern Shore |
| 5 | 126 | Ron Porter | LB | Idaho |
| 6 | 137 | Terry Southall | QB | Baylor |
| 7 | 179 | Bo Rein | WR | Ohio State |
| 8 | 202 | Lee Anderson | OT | Bishop |
| 8 | 204 | Cornelius Johnson | LB | Virginia Union |
| 9 | 229 | Ron Kirkland | RB | Nebraska |
| 10 | 258 | Leigh Gilbert | TE | Northern Illinois |
| 11 | 290 | Herman Reed | OT | St. Augustine |
| 12 | 307 | J.B. Christian | G | Oklahoma State |
| 13 | 335 | Marc Allen | DE | W. Texas State |
| 14 | 359 | Pat Conley | LB | Purdue |
| 15 | 385 | Bob Wade | DB | Morgan State |
| 16 | 413 | Don Alley | WR | Adams State |