Henry Ellard
Legendary Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Henry Ellard turns 55 today.
Ellard in a 16-year career (the first 11 spent with the Rams) caught 814 passes for 13,777 yards and 65 touchdowns. He was the team’s second selection (32 overall) in the 1983 draft. Eric Dickerson was first.
He is currently 31st, tied with Keyshawn Johnson, on the NFL’s all-time reception list and ranks 11th all-time in receiving yardage.
Note: The Rams selected 13 players in the 1983 draft and five of them became starters. Dickerson, Ellard, Mike Wilcher, Vince Newsome, and Doug Reed.
Note 2: Running back Barry Redden, whom the Rams took in the first round of the 1982 draft, celebrates his birthday today as well. He is 56.
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