John Mendenhall (American football)
| Date of birth | December 3, 1948 |
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| Place of birth | Cullen, Louisiana |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Defensive tackle |
| US college | Grambling State |
| NFL draft | 1972 / Round: 3 / Pick: 55 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1972–1979 | New York Giants |
| 1980 | Detroit Lions |
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John Rufus Mendenhall (born December 3, 1948 in Cullen, Louisiana) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the New York Giants and Detroit Lions. He played college football at Grambling State University and was drafted in the third round of the 1972 NFL Draft.
Mendenhall played in 116 games over the course of 9 seasons between 1972 and 1980. He had his best year as a pro in 1977, when he recorded 12 sacks and 7 forced fumbles.
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