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Rich Sowells
New York Jets
292nd pick
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· Alcorn A&M
· 1971
Rich Sowells is a former defensive back out of Alcorn A&M, selected by the New York Jets with the 292nd overall pick (round 12) in the 1971 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Jets and Houston Oilers.
Draft Details
Rich Sowells Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games played - started | Interceptions | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 78 - 13 | 10 | 1 |
Career History
- New York Jets (1971–1976)
- Houston Oilers (1977)
Born: Prairie View, Texas, U.S. · Height: 6-0 · Weight: 179 lb
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New York Jets 1971 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | John Riggins | RB | Kansas |
| 2 | 32 | John Mooring | OT | Tampa |
| 3 | 58 | Chris Farasopoulos | DB | BYU |
| 4 | 84 | Bill Zapalac | LB | Texas |
| 6 | 136 | Phil Wise | DB | Nebraska-Omaha |
| 7 | 162 | Scott Palmer | DT | Texas |
| 8 | 188 | Roy Kirksey | G | Maryland State |
| 9 | 214 | John Curtis | TE | Springfield |
| 10 | 240 | Jim Betts | DB | Michigan |
| 11 | 266 | Vernon Studdard | WR | Mississippi |
| 13 | 318 | John Eggold | DE | Arizona |
| 14 | 344 | John Harpring | G | Michigan |
| 15 | 370 | Dan Dyches | C | South Carolina |
| 16 | 396 | Steve Harkey | RB | Georgia Tech |
| 17 | 422 | Greg Flaska | DE | Western Michigan |