Dave Hudgens (American football)

Dave Hudgens (born February 27, 1955) is a former American football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Oklahoma.

Dave Hudgens
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1955-02-27) February 27, 1955
San Diego, California
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Will Rogers (OK)
College:Oklahoma
NFL Draft:1978 / Round: 3 / Pick: 84
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Hudgens attended Will Rogers High School before moving on to the University of Oklahoma. As a sophomore, he found initial success as an individual Big Eight Conference champion in the shot put and discus throw.[1][2]

Playing defensive tackle in football, he became a starter in the last 4 games of his junior season.[3] As a senior, he was considered the strongest player on the team and posted 37 tackles (4 for loss). He was also known for his big plays against the University of Texas and Ohio State University.[4][5]

Professional career

Hudgens was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round (84th overall) of the 1978 NFL Draft with the intention of converting him into an offensive lineman.[6] As a rookie, he injured his right knee in training camp and was placed on the injured reserve list. He was waived on August 14, 1979.[7]

References
  1. "Oklahoma Track & Field History" (PDF). Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  2. "OU Track & Field Tradition - Indoor Conference Champions". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  3. "Wishbone attacke to get workout from Fiesta clubs". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  4. "'76 "Spy Game" was series' most bitter". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  5. "The Sooners the better - Woody edged, 29-28". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  6. "Spani Tops Big Eight Picks". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  7. "Cowboys release three agents". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
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