Randy Sidler

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Randy Sidler
Personal information
Born: (1956-02-04) February 4, 1956 (age 68)
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
High school: Danville (PA)
College: Penn State
Position: Defensive tackle
NFL draft: 1978  / Round: 5 / Pick: 113
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Randall Kevin Sidler (born February 4, 1956) is a former professional American football player. Sidler was selected by the New York Jets in the 5th round of the 1978 NFL Draft but never played an NFL game. [1] He left the Jets training camp and took a break from football. The Washington Redskins then traded for him, but he did not represent them either. [2]

He was named first-team All-American in 1977 [3] after amassing 65 tackles and four sacks during his career as a nose guard at Penn State.

Sidler is a graduate Danville High School in Danville, Pennsylvania, where his football jersey has been retired.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "1978 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  2. Redskins Want Randy Sidler to Play
  3. Four players repeat on All-American Team