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Rich Ellender is a former running back out of McNeese State, selected by the Houston Texans with the 243rd overall pick (round 9) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Houston Oilers.
Draft Details
Rich Ellender Career Stats
- All-Southland Conference (1978)
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Return yards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 717 |
Career History
- Houston Oilers (1979–1980)
Born: Sulphur, Louisiana, U.S. · Height: 5-10
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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LB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 2 |  KC |
 Mike Bell |
DE |  Colorado State |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
 Jack Thompson |
QB |  Washington State |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Dan Hampton |
DT |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 5 | BUF |
 Jerry Butler |
WR |  Clemson |
| 1 | 6 |  BAL |
 Barry Krauss |
LB |  Alabama |
| 1 | 7 |  NYG |
 Phil Simms |
QB | Morehead State University |
| 1 | 8 |  LA |
 Ottis Anderson |
RB |  Miami |
| 1 | 9 | CHI |
 Al Harris |
LB |  Arizona State |
| 1 | 10 |  DET |
 Keith Dorney |
G |  Penn State |
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