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Sam Scarber is a former running back out of New Mexico, selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 69th overall pick (round 3) in the 1971 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, Edmonton Eskimos and Detroit Wheels.
Draft Details
Sam Scarber Career Stats
- All-WAC (1970)
Career Totals
| Rushing attempts | Rushing yards | Rushing TDs |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | 304 | 2 |
Career History
- Dallas Cowboys (1971)
- Los Angeles Rams (1971)
- Edmonton Eskimos (1972–1973)
- Detroit Wheels (1974)
- San Diego Chargers (1975–1976)
- Oakland Raiders (1978)
Born: St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. · Height: 6-3 · Weight: 230 lb
Draft Class Context
Sam Scarber was the 15th of 26 RBs selected in the 1971 draft. The 69th overall pick has been used 59 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Jason Witten in 2003, who played 267 games. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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