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John Woitt

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John Woitt
No. 48
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1946-06-29) June 29, 1946 (age 78)
Yakima, Washington
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:171 lb (78 kg)
Career information
High school:Pascagoula (MS)
College:Mississippi State
Undrafted:1968
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:28
Games started:4
Interceptions:1
Interception touchdowns:1
Fumble recoveries:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Merit Woitt (born June 29, 1946) is a former American football defensive back who played for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State University.

College career

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Woitt played college at Mississippi State. Woitt played running back in college. In his senior year, he ran 3 times for 60 yards. He also caught 8 passes for 82 yards and 2 touchdowns.[1]

Professional career

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Woitt signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 1968 and he was converted to a defensive back. In his rookie season, he played all 14 games and recovered 1 fumble. He remained with the 49ers for his second year. In his second year, he was a bit more involved and was a starter for 4 games.[2] In week six of the season against the Baltimore Colts, he picked off the quarterback for a 57-yard touchdown in the 24-21 victory.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "John Woitt college statistics". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  2. ^ "John Woitt NFL statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  3. ^ "John Woitt touchdown log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 31, 2022.