Dewey Selmon

Dr. Dewey Selmon
Selmon playing for the Buccaneers in 1979
No. 61, 58
PositionLinebacker
Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born (1953-11-19) November 19, 1953 (age 71)
Eufaula, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight246 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High schoolEufaula
CollegeOklahoma
NFL draft1976: 2nd round, 60th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks2.0
Fumble recoveries3
Interceptions3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Dewey Willis Selmon (born November 19, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners, forming the defensive line with brothers Lucious and Lee Roy, among others.

He went on to play in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the San Diego Chargers.[1]

He earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Oklahoma. He is a member of the College Academic Hall of Fame.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "All-American: Dewey Selmon". SoonerSport.com. Archived from the original on August 23, 2011. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
  2. ^ "Dewey Selmon Inducted into Academic Hall of Fame". July 9, 2010.