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Sam Claphan is a former guard out of Oklahoma, selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 47th overall pick (round 2) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the San Diego Chargers.
Draft Details
Sam Claphan Career Stats
- 2× National champion (1974, 1975)
- Second-team All-Big Eight (1978)
Career Totals
| Games played | Games started | Fumble recoveries |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | 46 | 1 |
Career History
- San Diego Chargers (1980–1987)
Born: Tahlequah, Oklahoma, U.S. · Height: 6-6
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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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