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Rufus Mayes is a former offensive tackle out of Ohio State, selected by the Chicago Bears with the 14th overall pick (round 1) in the 1969 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles.
Draft Details
Rufus Mayes Career Stats
- National champion (1968)
- Second-team All-American (1968)
- First-team All-Big Ten (1968)
Career Totals
| Games Played | Games Started |
|---|---|
| 139 | 111 |
Career History
- Chicago Bears (1969)
- Cincinnati Bengals (1970–1978)
- Philadelphia Eagles (1979)
Born: Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. · Height: 6-5
Draft Class Context
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.
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