Defensive tackle, The Citadel, 1966–⁠69

John Small

Born
Nov 20, 1946, in Lumberton, North Carolina
Died
Dec 10, 2012, in Augusta, Georgia

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John Small played defensive tackle at The Citadel (1966–⁠69). The Atlanta Falcons took Small in the first round, No. 12 overall in the 1970 NFL Draft.

All-America: NEA first team 1969; AP second team 1969; Sporting News 1969; Time 1969

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