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Richard Caster is a former wide receiver out of Jackson State, selected by the New York Jets with the 46th overall pick (round 2) in the 1970 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Jets, Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints and Washington Redskins.
Draft Details
Richard Caster Career Stats
- Super Bowl champion (XVII)
- 3× Pro Bowl (1972, 1974, 1975)
- Career yards per reception by a tight end (minimum 200 career receptions): 17.3
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 322 | 5,515 | 45 |
Career History
- New York Jets (1970–1977)
- Houston Oilers (1978–1980)
- New Orleans Saints (1981)
- Washington Redskins (1981–1982)
Born: Mobile, Alabama, U.S. · Height: 6-5
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| 1 | 1 |  PIT |
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| 1 | 4 |  NE |
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| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
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| 1 | 6 |  PHI |
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| 1 | 8 |  ARI |
Larry Stegent | RB |  Texas A&M |
| 1 | 9 |  SF |
Cedrick Hardman | DE | North Texas |
| 1 | 10 |  NO |
Ken Burrough | WR | Texas Southern |
| 1 | 11 |  DEN |
Bobby Anderson | RB |  Colorado |
| 1 | 12 |  ATL |
John Small | DT | Citadel |
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