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Ted Brown is a former running back out of N.C. State, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 16th overall pick (round 1) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Minnesota Vikings.
Draft Details
Ted Brown Career Stats
- Consensus All-American (1978)
- ACC Rookie of the Year (1975)
- 4× First-team All-ACC (1975–1978)
- NC State Wolfpack No. 23 retired
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns | Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,546 | 4.1 | 40 | 339 | 2,850 | 13 |
Career History
- Minnesota Vikings (1979–1986)
Born: High Point, North Carolina, U.S. · Height: 5-10
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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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