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Wayne Wilson is a former running back out of Shepherd, selected by the Houston Texans with the 324th overall pick (round 12) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings and Washington Redskins.
Draft Details
Wayne Wilson Career Stats
- Super Bowl champion (XXII)
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 2,531 | 3.7 | 18 |
Career History
- New Orleans Saints (1979–1986)
- Minnesota Vikings (1986)
- Washington Redskins (1987)
Born: Montgomery County, Maryland, U.S. · Height: 6-3
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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LB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 2 |  KC |
 Mike Bell |
DE |  Colorado State |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
 Jack Thompson |
QB |  Washington State |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Dan Hampton |
DT |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 5 | BUF |
 Jerry Butler |
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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