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Russell Erxleben is a former punter out of Texas, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 11th overall pick (round 1) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions.
Draft Details
Russell Erxleben Career Stats
- 3× First-team All-American (1976–1978)
- 4× First-team All-SWC (1975, 1976, 1977, 1978)
- Longest field goal made: 67 yards (tied)
Career Totals
| Punts | Punting yards | Punting yards average | Longest punt | Field goals attempted | Field goals made | Field goal % | Longest field goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 | 11,381 | 40.6 | 60 | 8 | 4 | 50.0% | 38 yards |
Career History
- New Orleans Saints (1979–1983)
- Detroit Lions (1987)
Born: Seguin, Texas, U.S. · Height: 6-4 · Weight: 223 lb
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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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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