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Ron Jessie is a former wide receiver out of Kansas, selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 206th overall pick (round 8) in the 1971 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills.
Draft Details
Ron Jessie Career Stats
- Pro Bowl (1976)
- NCAA indoor long jump champion (1969)
- All-American long jump (1969)
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Total touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 265 | 4,278 | 30 |
Career History
- Dallas Cowboys (1971)
- Detroit Lions (1971–1974)
- Los Angeles Rams (1975–1979)
- Buffalo Bills (1980–1981)
Born: Yuma, Arizona, U.S. · Height: 6-0 · Weight: 185 lb
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Dallas Cowboys 1971 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | Tody Smith | DE | USC |
| 2 | 51 | Isaac Thomas | DB | Bishop |
| 3 | 69 | Sam Scarber | RB | New Mexico |
| 3 | 77 | Bill Gregory | DT | Wisconsin |
| 4 | 80 | Joe Carter | TE | Grambling |
| 4 | 103 | Buddy Mitchell | OT | Ole Miss |
| 5 | 129 | Ron Kadziel | LB | Stanford |
| 6 | 155 | Steve Maier | WR | Northern Arizona |
| 7 | 181 | Bill Griffin | OT | Catawba |
| 9 | 233 | Honor Jackson | WR | Pacific |
| 10 | 259 | Rodney Wallace | DT | New Mexico |
| 11 | 285 | Ernest Bonwell | DT | Lane (Tenn.) |
| 12 | 311 | Steve Goepel | QB | Colgate |
| 13 | 337 | James Ford | RB | Texas Southern |
| 14 | 363 | Tyrone Covey | DB | Utah State |
| 15 | 389 | Bob Young | TE | Delaware |
| 16 | 415 | John Brennan | OT | Boston College |
| 17 | 440 | John Bomer | C | Memphis State |