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Thom Darden is a former defensive back out of Michigan, selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 18th overall pick (round 1) in the 1972 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Cleveland Browns.
Draft Details
Thom Darden Career Stats
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (1976, 1978, 1979)
- Pro Bowl (1978)
- NFL interceptions leader (1978)
- First-team All-American (1971)
- 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1970, 1971)
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Interception yards | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | 820 | 2 |
Career History
- Cleveland Browns (1972–1981)
Born: Sandusky, Ohio, U.S. · Height: 6-2 · Weight: 195 lb
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| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
Walt Patulski | DE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 2 |  CIN |
Sherman White | DE |  California |
| 1 | 3 |  CHI |
Lionel Antoine | OT | Southern Illinois |
| 1 | 4 |  ARI |
Ahmad Rashad | WR |  Oregon |
| 1 | 5 |  DEN |
Riley Odoms | TE |  Houston |
| 1 | 6 |  TEN |
Greg Sampson | DE |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  GB |
Willie Buchanon | DB |  San Diego State |
| 1 | 8 |  NO |
Royce Smith | OG |  Georgia |
| 1 | 9 |  NYJ |
Jerome Barkum | TE |  Jackson State |
| 1 | 10 |  MIN |
Jeff Siemon | LB | Stanford |
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