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Walt Patulski is a former defensive end out of Notre Dame, selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 1st overall pick (round 1) in the 1972 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Buffalo Bills and St. Louis Cardinals.
Draft Details
Walt Patulski Career Stats
- Lombardi Award (1971)
- UPI Lineman of the Year (1971)
- Unanimous All-American (1971)
Career Totals
| Games played | Sacks |
|---|---|
| 70 | 21.5 |
Career History
- Buffalo Bills (1972–1975)
- St. Louis Cardinals (1976–1977)
Born: Fulton, New York, U.S. · Height: 6-6 · Weight: 259 lb
Draft Class Context
Walt Patulski was the 1st of 20 DEs selected in the 1972 draft. The 1st overall pick has been used 89 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Peyton Manning in 1998, who played 277 games. Notre Dame had 8 players drafted in 1972, among them Clarence Ellis and Mike Kadish. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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