John Dutton (football player)

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John Dutton
Date of birth February 6, 1951
Place of birth Rapid City, South Dakota
Position(s) Defensive end/Defensive tackle
College Nebraska
NFL Draft 1974 / Round 1
Pro Bowls 3
Statistics
Team(s)
1974-1978
1979-1987
Baltimore Colts
Dallas Cowboys

John Owen Dutton (born February 6, 1951 in Rapid City, South Dakota) is a former American football player. Dutton was an All-American at Nebraska University in 1973 and the fifth selection in the 1974 NFL draft. He played defensive end for the Baltimore Colts from 1974 through 1978 and defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys from 1979 through 1987. While with the Cowboys, Dutton formed part of their "Doomsday Defense." Dutton graduated from Rapid City Central High School and played on the Cobblers' 1969 state high school champion basketball team.