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Rick Sanford is a former defensive back out of South Carolina, selected by the New England Patriots with the 25th overall pick (round 1) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
Draft Details
Rick Sanford Career Stats
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Fumble recoveries | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 9 | 3 |
Career History
- New England Patriots (1979–1984)
- Seattle Seahawks (1985)
Born: Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S. · Height: 6-1
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
 Tom Cousineau |
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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