Oakley Dalton

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Oakley Dalton
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Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1952-07-18) July 18, 1952 (age 72)
Welch, West Virginia
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:285 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High school:Gary (WV)
College: Jackson State
NFL draft: 1977  / round: 12 / pick: 315
Career history
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Oakley J. Dalton (born July 18, 1952) is a former American football defensive tackle who played for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Jackson State University. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Oakley Dalton stats". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  2. "Oakley Dalton, DT". NFL. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  3. Nance, Roscoe (July 1, 1979). "Stars' court jester Dalton seeking return NFL trip". Clarion-Ledger . p. 57. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg