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Defensive end, Texas, to 1970

Bill Atessis

Born
Jul 16, 1949, in Houston, Texas

Bill Atessis played defensive end at Texas (to 1970). He was a consensus All‑American in 1970. The Baltimore Colts took Atessis in round 2, No. 52 overall in the 1971 NFL Draft.

Best season
1970
Consensus All-American and First-team All-Southwest Conference
Drafted
No. 52
Round 2, 1971 NFL Draft (Baltimore Colts)

Honors

Team titles: National champions, 1969 and 1970; SWC champions, 1969 and 1970

All-America: consensus 1970; AP second team 1969

The teams in those years

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