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Richard Absher is a former tight end out of Maryland, selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 125th overall pick (round 5) in the 1967 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Washington Redskins, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles.
Draft Details
Richard Absher Career Stats
- First-team All-ACC (1966)
Career Totals
| Fumble recoveries | Interceptions | Sacks |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 1.0 |
Career History
- Washington Redskins (1967)
- Atlanta Falcons (1967–1968)
- New Orleans Saints (1969–1971)
- Philadelphia Eagles (1972)
Born: Washington, D.C., U.S. · Height: 6-4
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  IND |
Bubba Smith | DE |  Michigan State |
| 1 | 2 |  MIN |
Clinton Jones | RB | Michigan State |
| 1 | 3 |  SF |
Steve Spurrier | QB |  Florida |
| 1 | 4 |  MIA |
Bob Griese | QB |  Purdue |
| 1 | 5 |  TEN |
George Webster | LB | Michigan State |
| 1 | 6 |  DEN |
Floyd Little | RB |  Syracuse |
| 1 | 7 |  DET |
Mel Farr | RB |  UCLA |
| 1 | 8 | MIN |
Gene Washington | WR | Michigan State |
| 1 | 9 |  GB |
Bob Hyland | — |  Boston College |
| 1 | 10 |  CHI |
Loyd Phillips | DE |  Arkansas |
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