Johnny Peacock (American football)
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| Position: | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 2, 1947 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Goliad (Goliad, Texas) |
| College: | Houston (1965–1968) |
| NFL draft: | 1969: 5th round, 118th pick |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Johnny Byron Peacock (born March 2, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for two seasons with the Houston Oilers. He was selected by the Oilers in the fifth round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft after playing college football for the Houston Cougars.
Early life and college
[edit]Johnny Byron Peacock was born on March 2, 1947, in Austin, Texas.[1] He attended Goliad High School in Goliad, Texas.[1]
Peacock was a member of the Houston Cougars of the University of Houston from 1965 to 1968 and a three-year letterman from 1966 to 1968.[1] He was named an Associated Press third-team All-American his senior year in 1968.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Peacock was selected by the Houston Oilers in the fifth round, with the 118th overall pick, of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft.[3] He played in all 14 games, starting five, during his rookie year in 1969, intercepting two passes for 56 yards while also returning one fumble recovery 27 yards for a touchdown.[3] He also appeared in, and started, one playoff game that year, recording an interception.[3] Peacock started all 14 games for the Oilers in 1970, totaling three interceptions for 24 yards, one sack, and one 41-yard fumble recovery touchdown.[3] The Oilers finished the season with a 3–10–1 record.[4] He was released in 1971.[5]
Peacock signed a futures contract with the New England Patriots in 1972, but was later released.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "JOHNNY PEACOCK". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
- ^ "1968 All-America". The Progress (PA). December 5, 1968. p. 17.
- ^ a b c d "Johnny Peacock". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
- ^ "1970 Houston Oilers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
- ^ a b "Johnny Peacock Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 22, 2025.