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Walt Downing
Walt Downing is a former center out of Michigan, selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 47th overall pick (round 2) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Gold.
Draft Details
Walt Downing Career Stats
- Super Bowl champion (XVI)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1978)
- First-team All-American (1977)
- 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1976, 1977)
Career Totals
| Games played | Games started | Fumble recoveries |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | 17 | 1 |
Career History
- San Francisco 49ers (1978–1983)
- Denver Gold (1985)
Born: Coatesville, Pennsylvania, U.S. · Height: 6-3
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| 1 | 1 |  HOU |
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| 1 | 2 |  KC |
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| 1 | 3 |  NO |
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| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
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| 1 | 6 |  GB |
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| 1 | 7 |  SF |
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TE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 8 |  CIN |
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NT | Notre Dame |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
 Keith Simpson |
DB |  Memphis |
| 1 | 10 |  NYG |
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OT | Stanford |
| 10 | 1 | HOU |
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WR | Sam Houston State |
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