Mike Dennis (running back)

Mike Dennis
No. 43
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1944-07-22) July 22, 1944
Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High schoolJackson (MS) Murrah
CollegeMississippi (1962-1965)
NFL draft1966: 3rd round, 33rd overall pick
AFL draft1966: 1st round, 8th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards136
Rushing average4.7
Receptions8
Receiving yards53
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Walter Michael Dennis (born July 22, 1944) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels before playing in the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams in 1968 and 1969. Dennis was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round (eighth overall) of the American Football League (AFL) 1966 draft. He was also drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round (33rd overall) of the 1966 NFL draft.[1]

References

  1. ^ "National grid league adds two more first-round picks". Lawrence Journal-World. AP. December 20, 1965. p. 22. Retrieved February 1, 2016.