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Wilson Whitley is a former defensive end out of Houston, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 8th overall pick (round 1) in the 1977 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Draft Details
Wilson Whitley Career Stats
- Lombardi Award (1976)
- Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy (1976)
- Consensus All-American (1976)
- SWC Defensive Player of the Year (1976)
- First-team All-SWC (1976)
- Houston Cougars No. 78 retired
Career Totals
| Sacks | Fumble recoveries | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|
| 11.5 | 5 | 1 |
Career History
- Cincinnati Bengals (1977–1982)
Born: Brenham, Texas, U.S. · Height: 6-3
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  TB |
 Ricky Bell |
RB |  USC |
| 1 | 2 |  DAL |
 Tony Dorsett |
RB |  Pittsburgh |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
 Eddie Edwards |
DE | Miami, Arizona Western |
| 1 | 4 |  NYJ |
 Marvin Powell |
OT | USC |
| 1 | 5 |  NYG |
 Gary Jeter |
DE | USC |
| 1 | 6 |  ATL |
 Warren Bryant |
OT |  Kentucky |
| 1 | 7 |  NO |
 Joe Campbell |
DE |  Maryland |
| 1 | 9 |  GB |
 Mike Butler |
DE |  Kansas |
| 1 | 10 |  KC |
 Gary Green |
CB |  Baylor |
| 4 | 1 |  SEA |
 Al Hunter |
RB |  Notre Dame |
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