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Sam Cunningham is a former running back out of USC, selected by the New England Patriots with the 11th overall pick (round 1) in the 1973 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New England Patriots.
Draft Details
Sam Cunningham Career Stats
- Pro Bowl (1978)
- New England Patriots All-1970s Team
- New England Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
- New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
- New England Patriots Hall of Fame
- National champion (1972)
- First-team All-American (1972)
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns | Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,453 | 3.9 | 43 | 210 | 1,905 | 6 |
Career History
- New England Patriots (1973–1982)
Born: Santa Barbara, California, U.S. · Height: 6-3 · Weight: 226 lb
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  TEN |
John Matuszak | DE | Tampa |
| 1 | 2 |  IND |
Bert Jones | QB |  LSU |
| 1 | 3 |  PHI |
Jerry Sisemore | OT |  Texas |
| 1 | 4 |  NE |
John Hannah | OG |  Alabama |
| 1 | 5 |  ARI |
Dave Butz | DT |  Purdue |
| 1 | 6 | PHI |
Charle Young | TE |  USC |
| 1 | 7 |  BUF |
Paul Seymour | TE |  Michigan |
| 1 | 8 |  CHI |
Wally Chambers | DE | Eastern Kentucky |
| 1 | 9 |  DEN |
Otis Armstrong | RB | Purdue |
| 1 | 10 | IND |
Joe Ehrmann | DT |  Syracuse |
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