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Tony Nathan
Tony Nathan is a former running back out of Alabama, selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 61st overall pick (round 3) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Miami Dolphins.
Draft Details
Tony Nathan Career Stats
- First-team All-Pro (1979)
- Dolphins Walk of Fame (2014)
- National champion (1978)
- 2× Second-team All-SEC (1977, 1978)
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 3,543 | 4.8 | 16 |
Career History
- Miami Dolphins (1979–1987)
Born: Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. · Height: 6-0
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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LB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 2 |  KC |
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DE |  Colorado State |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
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QB |  Washington State |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Dan Hampton |
DT |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 5 | BUF |
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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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