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Richard Wood is a former linebacker out of USC, selected by the New York Jets with the 68th overall pick (round 3) in the 1975 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Bulls.
Draft Details
Richard Wood Career Stats
- 2× National champion (1972, 1974)
- 2× Consensus All-American (1973, 1974)
- First-team All-American (1972)
- 3× First-team All-Pac-8 (1972, 1973, 1974)
Career Totals
| Games played - started | Interceptions | Fumble recoveries |
|---|---|---|
| 146–94 | 9 | 6 |
Career History
- New York Jets (1975)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1976–1984)
- Jacksonville Bulls (1985)
Born: Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. · Height: 6-2
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  ATL |
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QB |  California |
| 1 | 2 |  DAL |
 Randy White |
DT |  Maryland |
| 1 | 3 |  BAL |
 Ken Huff |
G |  North Carolina |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Walter Payton |
RB | Jackson State University |
| 1 | 5 |  CLE |
 Mack Mitchell |
DE |  Houston |
| 1 | 6 |  HOU |
 Robert Brazile |
OLB | Jackson State University |
| 1 | 7 |  NO |
 Larry Burton |
WR |  Purdue |
| 1 | 8 |  LAC |
 Gary Johnson |
DT |  Grambling State |
| 1 | 9 |  LA |
 Mike Fanning |
DT |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 10 |  SF |
 Jimmy Webb |
DT |  Mississippi State |
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