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Tom Cousineau is a former linebacker out of Ohio State, selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 1st overall pick (round 1) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Montreal Alouettes, Cleveland Browns and San Francisco 49ers.
Draft Details
Tom Cousineau Career Stats
- Second-team All-Pro (1984)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1982)
- Grey Cup Most Valuable Player (1979)
- James P. McCaffrey Trophy (1980)
- CFL All-Star (1980)
- 2× Consensus All-American (1977-1978)
- 3× First-team All-Big Ten (1976-1978)
Career Totals
| Sacks | Interceptions | Fumble recoveries |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 10 | 5 |
Career History
- Montreal Alouettes (1979–1981)
- Cleveland Browns (1982–1985)
- San Francisco 49ers (1986–1987)
Born: Fairview Park, Ohio, U.S. · Height: 6-3
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |  KC |
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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 |
| 1 | 11 |  NO |
 Russell Erxleben |
P |  Texas |
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