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Walter Payton is a former running back out of Jackson State University, selected by the Chicago Bears with the 4th overall pick (round 1) in the 1975 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Chicago Bears.
Draft Details
Walter Payton Career Stats
- Super Bowl champion (XX)
- NFL Most Valuable Player (1977)
- NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1977)
- NFL Man of the Year (1977)
- 5× First-team All-Pro (1976, 1977, 1980, 1984, 1985)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (1978, 1979, 1986)
- 9× Pro Bowl (1976–1980, 1983–1986)
- NFL rushing yards leader (1977)
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns | Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16,726 | 4.4 | 110 | 492 | 4,538 | 15 |
Career History
- Chicago Bears (1975–1987)
Born: Columbia, Mississippi, U.S. · Height: 5-10
Draft Class Context
Walter Payton was the 1st of 38 RBs selected in the 1975 draft. The 4th overall pick has been used 57 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Philip Rivers in 2004, who played 256 games. Jackson State University had 4 players drafted in 1975, among them Robert Brazile and Rickey Young. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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