NFL Biography · Defensive end
Jack Youngblood
Jack Youngblood played at Florida before the Los Angeles Rams selected him in the first round of the 1971 NFL Draft. He spent his entire 14-season professional career with the Rams and became their established left defensive end in 1973.
Youngblood earned seven consecutive Pro Bowl selections and helped Los Angeles reach Super Bowl XIV. During that postseason, he continued playing with a fractured left fibula, including in the championship game. His durability and defensive production were recognized with Pro Football Hall of Fame induction in 2001.
