Place of birth Cullen, Louisiana Name John Mendenhall College Grambling State Role American football player | 1972-1979 New York Giants Positions Tackle 1980 Detroit Lions | |
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Date of birth (1948-12-03) December 3, 1948 (age 67) NFL draft 1972 / Round: 3 / Pick: 55 Education Grambling State University | ||
John Rufus Mendenhall (born December 3, 1948 in Cullen, Louisiana) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the New York Giants and Detroit Lions. He played college football at Grambling State University and was drafted in the third round of the 1972 NFL Draft.
Played in 116 games in 9 seasons. Had his best year as a pro in 1977 with 12 sacks and 7 forced fumbles.
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