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Ron Springs is a former running back out of Ohio State; Coffeyville CC, selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 136th overall pick (round 5) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 5
Pick
136th overall
Team
Position
College
Ron Springs Career Stats
- First-team All-Big Ten (1977)
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 2,519 | 3.6 | 28 |
Career History
- Dallas Cowboys (1979−1984)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985−1986)
Born: Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S. · Height: 6-0
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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LB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 2 |  KC |
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DE |  Colorado State |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
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| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Dan Hampton |
DT |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 5 | BUF |
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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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