Tommy Casanova
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· LSU
Tommy Casanova is a former defensive back out of LSU, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 29th overall pick (round 2) in the 1972 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Draft Details
Tommy Casanova Career Stats
- First-team All-Pro (1976)
- 3× Pro Bowl (1974, 1976, 1977)
- Cincinnati Bengals 50th Anniversary Team
- 2× Consensus All-American (1970, 1971)
- 3× First-team All-SEC (1969–1971)
- LSU Tigers No. 37 retired
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Interception yards | Fumble recoveries | Total touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 276 | 3 | 4 |
Career History
- Cincinnati Bengals (1972–1977)
Born: Crowley, Louisiana, U.S. · Height: 6-2
Draft Class Context
Tommy Casanova was the 7th of 34 DBs selected in the 1972 draft. The 29th overall pick has been used 59 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Cordarrelle Patterson in 2013, who played 168 games. LSU had 2 players drafted in 1972, including Andy Hamilton. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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