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Jim Ritcher
G ·Atlanta Falcons ·Last played 1995

Jim Ritcher

Age68 BornMay 21, 1958 Height191 cm (6'3") Weight124 kg CollegeN.C. State Draft1980 · Rd 1 · #16 Seasons16
Career
-Games
-Seasons
1995Last
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At a glance

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Last team
Atlanta FalconsThrough the 1995 season
Franchise profile
1980 NFL Draft
1Round
#16Overall pick
Selected by Buffalo Bills · from North Carolina St.
Full 1980 draft

Career badges

Retired 16-year veteran First-round pick

N.C. State alumni in the NFL

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1980 NFL Draft · Round 1 class

Other players selected in the same round.

Full draft →
#1
Billy Sims RB · DET
#2
Lam Jones WR · NYJ
#3
Anthony Munoz OT · CIN
#4
Bruce Clark DT · GNB
#5
Curtis Dickey RB · BAL
#6
Curtis Greer DE · STL
#7
Junior Miller TE · ATL
#8
Mark Haynes DB · NYG
#9
Doug Martin RB · MIN
#9
Doug Martin DE · MIN
#10
Jacob Green DE · SEA
#11
Brad Budde G · KAN

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Chuck Loewen Debut 1980 · Chargers
Craig Wolfley Debut 1980 · Vikings

Born on May 21

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