Monday, May 25, 2015

1974 Rookie Profile: Ray Rhodes

Wide Receiver
10th Round
Tulsa
"This swift all-purpose performer was a running back, flanker and kickoff return man at Tulsa after transferring from TCU in 1971. At TCU as a sophomore, he rushed for 786 yards on 176 carries for a fine 4.9 average to lead the conference there, then churned up 640 yards on 162 carries through six games of the 1972 season with Tulsa before switching to flanker. Ray had 18 catches for 199 yards with two touchdowns in his junior campaign, teaming with Drew Pearson, now with Dallas.
This past year, he caught 25 passes for 359 yards and three touchdowns and also finished in the Top Ten kickoff return stats for major schools with 19 returns for 501 yards, a 26.1 average and a touchdown- that on a 91-yard run.
Born in Mexia, Texas, Ray starred in football and track at Mexia High School, and still resides in Mexia. He has clocked 9.6 in the 100, 4.5 in the 40 and 21.1 in the 220."

-1974 New York Giants Media Guide

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