Rick Middleton (American football)

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Rick Middleton
No. 54, 57
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1951-11-28) November 28, 1951 (age 72)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school: Rutherford B. Hayes (OH)
College: Ohio St.
NFL draft: 1974  / Round: 1 / Pick: 13
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:1.5
Fumble recoveries:3
Interceptions:2
Player stats at PFR

Richard Ray Middleton (born November 28, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) from 1974 through 1978. He attended Rutherford B. Hayes High School (Delaware, Ohio) and played college football at the Ohio State University.

He is now a High School History/Psychology/Government Teacher at Olentangy High School.


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