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Tom Dinkel is a former linebacker out of Kansas, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 126th overall pick (round 5) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Draft Details
Tom Dinkel Career Stats
- Second-team All-Big Eight (1977)
Career Totals
| Sacks | Fumble recoveries | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 8 | 1 |
Career History
- Cincinnati Bengals (1978–1985)
Born: Topeka, Kansas, U.S. · Height: 6-4
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  HOU |
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| 1 | 2 |  KC |
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DE |  Kentucky |
| 1 | 3 |  NO |
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WR |  Florida |
| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
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RB |  Oklahoma State |
| 1 | 6 |  GB |
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WR |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  SF |
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TE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 8 |  CIN |
 Ross Browner |
NT | Notre Dame |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
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DB |  Memphis |
| 1 | 10 |  NYG |
 Gordon King |
OT | Stanford |
| 10 | 1 | HOU |
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WR | Sam Houston State |
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