Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (1969–1970) Iowa State (1971–1973)
NFL draft:
1974 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51
Career history
Minnesota Vikings (1974–1985)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Pro (1980)
6× Pro Bowl (1977–1982)
PFWA All-Rookie Team (1974)
Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor
50 Greatest Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 40th Anniversary Team
Minnesota Vikings 25th Anniversary Team
First-team All-American (1973)
Second-team All-American (1972)
NJCAA national champion (1969)
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:
23
Interceptions:
16
Interception yards:
119
Fumble recoveries:
20
Total touchdowns:
2
Player stats at PFR
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