NFL Records
Rufus Mayes is a offensive tackle who played college football at Ohio State. He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 1st round (14th overall pick) of the 1969 NFL Draft. As a first-round selection, Rufus Mayes was considered one of the top prospects in the 1969 NFL Draft class.
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Rufus Mayes was the 2nd of 20 OTs selected in the 1969 draft. The 14th overall pick has been used 57 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Jeremy Shockey in 2002, who played 143 games. Ohio State had 2 players drafted in 1969, including Dave Foley. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.