NFL · Draftees

Ross Coyle

1959 · Round 20 · Pick 237 · E · Los Angeles Rams

Ross Coyle was born in Marlow, Oklahoma, and played at Marlow High School. He lettered three years at end for Oklahoma (1956–1958), including the 1956 national title team, and was first-team all-conference as a senior. The Los Angeles Rams drafted him in the 20th round, 237th overall, in 1959, but he signed with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, where he caught four touchdown passes and made five interceptions in 1959. After a 1960 season with Calgary, he joined the Rams in 1961 and played 13 games at safety. Pro Football Reference (PFR) lists him as Charles Ross Coyle: born March 23, 1937 in Marlow, OK; high school Marlow (OK); 6-3, 195 lb; position DB. PFR shows him with RAM 1961 (13 games, 2 Approximate Value). PFR stat line: only G/AV table shown. PFR shows no Pro Bowl or All-Pro honors.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Coyle | https://soonersports.com/sports/2019/8/13/208798496 | https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CoylRo20.htm

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