Paul Dunn (running back)

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Paul Dunn
No. 21, 86 [1]
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1948-07-14) July 14, 1948 (age 76)
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school: San Diego
(San Diego, California)
College: San Diego CC (1966)
U.S. International (1967–1969)
NFL draft: 1970  (round: 13  pick: 319)
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Paul Dunn Jr. (born July 14, 1948) is an American former professional football running back who played one season with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at U.S. International and was selected by the Bengals in the 13th round of the 1970 NFL draft. He also played for the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League.

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Early life and college

Paul Dunn Jr. was born on July 14, 1948, in Little Rock, Arkansas. [1] He attended San Diego High School in San Diego, California. [1]

Dunn first played college football at San Diego City College in 1966. [1] He then transferred to play for the United States International Gulls of United States International University from 1967 to 1969. [1]

Professional career

Dunn was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 13th round, with the 319th overall, of the 1970 NFL draft. [2] He played in five games for the Bengals during the 1970 season. [2] He was released in 1971. [3]

Dunn signed with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League in 1974. [3] During the 1974 season, he caught 18 passes for 234 yards and one touchdown while also rushing once for four yards. [1] He wore jersey number 86 with the Bell. [1] Dunn became a free agent after the season. [3] He re-signed with the Bell on July 2, 1975, but was later released. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Paul Dunn". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Paul Dunn". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Paul Dunn Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 14, 2025.