Al Denson (American football)

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Al Denson
No. 88, 86
Position:Wide receiver / tight end
Personal information
Born: (1942-01-02) January 2, 1942 (age 82)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
College:Florida A&M
NFL draft:1964 / Round: 6 / Pick: 72
AFL draft:1964 / Round: 6 / Pick: 47
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • AFL All-Star
    (1967, 1969)
  • AFL receiving touchdowns co-leader
    (1967)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:260
Receiving yards:4,275
Touchdowns:32
Player stats at PFR

Alfred Freddie Denson (born January 2, 1942) is an American former professional

1964 NFL Draft
, but chose to sign with Denver.

Denison made limited starts in his first two seasons, combining for 485 yards in nine games over those seasons with one touchdown. In 1966, he showed promise with 36 catches for 725 yards with three touchdowns in his first full year. The following year, he led the league in touchdowns with 11 on 46 receptions for 899 yards. The following year, he made just seven starts while catching 34 passes for 586 yards and five touchdowns. He improved in 1969, catching 53 passes for 809 yards for 10 touchdowns.

In 1970, his last with the Broncos, he started each game and caught 47 passes for 646 yards with two touchdowns. After the season, he moved to Minnesota. He made appearances in seven games but caught just ten passes in that span for no touchdowns. At the age of 29, he retired from the league.

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