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Wes Chandler is a former wide receiver out of Florida, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 3rd overall pick (round 1) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers and San Francisco 49ers.
Draft Details
Wes Chandler Career Stats
- First-team All-Pro (1982)
- Second-team All-Pro (1979)
- 4× Pro Bowl (1979, 1982, 1983, 1985)
- NFL receiving yards leader (1982)
- NFL receiving touchdowns leader (1982)
- Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame
- San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team
- San Diego Chargers 40th Anniversary Team
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 559 | 8,966 | 56 |
Career History
- New Orleans Saints (1978–1981)
- San Diego Chargers (1981–1987)
- San Francisco 49ers (1988)
Born: New Smyrna Beach, Florida, U.S. · Height: 6-0 · Weight: 196 lb
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  HOU |
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| 1 | 2 |  KC |
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DE |  Kentucky |
| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
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RB |  Oklahoma State |
| 1 | 6 |  GB |
 James Lofton |
WR |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  SF |
 Ken MacAfee |
TE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 8 |  CIN |
 Ross Browner |
NT | Notre Dame |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
 Keith Simpson |
DB |  Memphis |
| 1 | 10 |  NYG |
 Gordon King |
OT | Stanford |
| 1 | 11 |  DET |
 Luther Bradley |
CB | Notre Dame |
| 10 | 1 | HOU |
 Johnnie Dirden |
WR | Sam Houston State |
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