John Mendenhall (American football)

John Rufus Mendenhall (December 3, 1948 – February 26, 2021) was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and Detroit Lions. He played college football at Grambling State University and was drafted in the third round of the 1972 NFL Draft.

For other people named John Mendenhall, see John Mendenhall (disambiguation).
John Mendenhall
No. 64
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1948-12-03)December 3, 1948
Cullen, Louisiana, U.S.
Died:February 26, 2021(2021-02-26) (aged 72)
Cullen, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
College:Grambling State
NFL Draft:1972 / Round: 3 / Pick: 55
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:45
Fumble recoveries:6
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Mendenhall played in 116 games over the course of 9 seasons between 1972 and 1980. He had his best year as a pro in 1977, when he recorded 12 sacks and 7 forced fumbles.

He died on February 26, 2021, at age 72 in Cullen, Louisiana.[1]

References
  1. "Former Giants DT John Mendenhall dead at 72". Usatoday.com. 2021-03-02. Retrieved 2021-03-02.


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